The article's scope was only higher earning families. Of course the facial expressions were sad-- no one likes tax increases, merited or not. The artist isn't

The article's scope was only higher earning families. Of course the facial expressions were sad-- no one likes tax increases, merited or not. The artist isn't implying that the increases are unfair, but is simply depicting the effects of the cuts. I personally wouldn't be so upset if I were the woman.