It's the application of the taxes, what the government does with them.
High taxes to fund specific tangible benefits -- most people would accept.
High taxes because of emergent circumstances -- a war forced on the U.S., or a catastrophe needing nation response -- okay. High taxes equitably applied -- and not a backdoor cop-out for a supporter or campaign contributor -- not really great, but okay.
High taxes because the government has funded treadmills for shrimp and aponsored multi-generational, absent-father baby mills -- stop right there.
High taxes because the government has tried to manipulate the economy, wrecked it, and wants to bail out financial supporters and the unions -- unreal.
High taxes because an international money manipulator needs the U.S. dollar to take a dive to rake in a few billions -- whoa.
High taxes because our annointed leaders (< /sarc>) want to buy votes through "entitlements" and breaks -- time for a new government.
Amen!