Current federal income tax rates for this year exceed 35%. In reality, we are paying over 52% in taxes. They just don't call them income taxes. It has never seemed fair to me that just because you earn more money that you should pay a higher percentage of your income for taxes. These lawmakers put higher tax rates on those who earn more and turn around and give differerent types of deductions where some may actually pay a smaller percentage of their income after taking these deductions. It seems to be a waste of time and resources. If we are expected to pay an income tax then it makes more sense to have the same flat rate for everyone. If you feel guilty about paying less taxes than those less fortunate then by all means send the treasury a check. Better yet, you can send it to me. I will put it to much better use.