I really like this and agree with virtually all of it. To add, however, there's no absolute need to raise taxes or expenses depending on what Americans feel the

I really like this and agree with virtually all of it. To add, however, there's no absolute need to raise taxes or expenses depending on what Americans feel they prioritize. Countries can also have lower personal income taxes in addition to corporate taxes by reducing other expenses, for example by choosing a partially privatized universal health insurance system instead of single-payer health insurance, or a smaller military that might be slightly less up-to-date.