> An income based system would mean we all get screwed. You forget that the people who have "made it" hold disproportionate political influence. If you think a

> An income based system would mean we all get screwed. You forget that the people who have "made it" hold disproportionate political influence. If you think a 0.1% fine on your annual income is too high because it is $100+, then you would fight to reverse this policy. Meanwhile the people who are living paycheck to paycheck and have very little influence don't have to worry. 1% is very little for them, maybe $20 or so.