I'm actually with the OP - taxes as such don't offend me; I'm more concerned to get value out of them / their efficiency and purpose, rather than what they are

I'm actually with the OP - taxes as such don't offend me; I'm more concerned to get value out of them / their efficiency and purpose, rather than what they are in absolute terms. But wanted to point out that 50% is not unheard of and doesn't have to be in "millionaire" category of income.