> Also, If everyone paid 15% (in total) I doubt it would appear fair. Wealthier people may benefit more from government policy, why should they pay the same amo

> Also, If everyone paid 15% (in total) I doubt it would appear fair. Wealthier people may benefit more from government policy, why should they pay the same amount? They wouldn't pay the same amount. They would pay the same proportion of their income.