..and you are basing an individuals total tax rate based on income tax alone, which doesn't account for the many other taxes that someone has to pay. I suppose

..and you are basing an individuals total tax rate based on income tax alone, which doesn't account for the many other taxes that someone has to pay. I suppose if you made money, didn't live in a house, and didn't spend your money in any way, your tax rate would be 50% in France. This just isn't the case for the average consumer.