Since the very old times custom taxes and transit fees made a significant portion of income for countries and kings. The "tax the rich" is not new, it was the w

Since the very old times custom taxes and transit fees made a significant portion of income for countries and kings. The "tax the rich" is not new, it was the way it worked: if someone has something, tax it as much as possible. If some people afford to pay for a car and the taxes, then what stops the government to set huge taxes? It looks more humane than confiscating their money.