I agree that they ought to but the federal government has no power to tax wealth. They instead have the power the tax income.
Rich Democrats count on the public not knowing the difference. It allows them to call for increased taxes on the rich while avoiding real tax increases on themselves.
Kerry and Buffet are good examples. How much would an increase in income taxes really hurt them? Not much.
Bingo. If they pass this amnesty than they should pay all of our taxes and their own as well. screw them for doing this.