I believe taxes should always be as low as they can be--along as they provide the essentials we need. In this country we do not have the choices to say exactly how our taxes are spent. I would probably cut somethings you think are essential, and you would cut somethings I think are essential. So, we are not arguing about taxes, we are arguing about essentials. Tell me the things you want to support and what you want to cut, I will give you my lists. Taxes are an agreement between lots of people, groups, etc., for lots of different things, programs, etc. No one gets it only their way.