I was studying to be an industrial engineer when I left that course of study to go into the ministry. When one of my engineering friends called and mentioned what his starting salary was (3x mine), I was truly happy for him.
Because I am not envious, I can say that it is simply not right that I'm in a lower tax bracket when others who studied and/or worked toward their higher-paying field get put in a higher tax bracket.
I've worked extremely hard, and will eventually get my Ph.D. (Lord willing), but it's not fair that others who work in a more profitable field are punished for it.
Everyone should be in one low, low tax bracket and spending should be curbed. The "rich" will still pay far more taxes than me, but on an equal scale. The present system is born out of envy, born out of socialism.
If the Democrats were really for equality, they would treat the rich and poor the same, wouldn't they?
What kills me is that this country was found because of a 5% tax!
Good luck and Godspeed to you.