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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/15/opinion/stop-coddling-the-super-rich.html?_r=1

Relevant stat:

Since 1992, the I.R.S. has compiled data from the returns of the 400 Americans reporting the largest income. In 1992, the top 400 had aggregate taxable income of $16.9 billion and paid federal taxes of 29.2 percent on that sum. In 2008, the aggregate income of the highest 400 had soared to $90.9 billion — a staggering $227.4 million on average — but the rate paid had fallen to 21.5 percent

Proposal:

for those making more than $1 million — there were 236,883 such households in 2009 — I would raise rates immediately on taxable income in excess of $1 million, including, of course, dividends and capital gains. And for those who make $10 million or more — there were 8,274 in 2009 — I would suggest an additional increase in rate.

Мне кажется, это правильно. Могут сказать, что я так думаю потому, что я лузер и не зарабатываю даже и миллиона. Я все же думаю, что дело не в этом.