I think the wise American should start heavily considering taxation in their career and living arrangements, now that there is a great amount of readily available information on the Internet.
First, It is not only how much money you make, it is also how much money you keep.
Second, It is more fun to live and work in a positive community where most folks are working hard and smart. When most parents and kids are giving to make a better community, good things happen.
Third, it is awful to exist near people that are gifters and takers ...all the time.