It has more to do with the fact that most rich people know that they can't trust the government to use their money efficiently. In both cases, in a perfect worl

It has more to do with the fact that most rich people know that they can't trust the government to use their money efficiently. In both cases, in a perfect world the rich would be our "saviors", but in the case of higher taxes you just wouldn't know, I like it the other way, I want to know who I'm benefiting from so I can say a proper "thank you".