You're missing the point though - if all manufacturing becomes automated, either the cost of goods should drop precipitously, or the taxation on employers witho

You're missing the point though - if all manufacturing becomes automated, either the cost of goods should drop precipitously, or the taxation on employers without any actual employees should increase significantly. Furthermore, let's be real - the top tax bracket can and should return to where it was in the 50s. You know, the good ol' days republicans constantly talk about wanting to bring back.