Boy, this article is surely bound to become "heresy" in this country!
,,, I have a client who owns a management consultancy business. One time I mentioned the abysmal state of taxation here and she said "oh, you can always afford a little more." Shortly after that I tested her assessment by raising her charges. Her reaction was louder than mine - in reasonably good spirits though - but she's paying for comment, whether she realises it or not. Since then charges have gone up again because of valid operational costs, namely transport fuel and insurances. We've passed these costs on to all our clients - who can all "afford a little more".