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Tax cuts have historically yielded increased revenue due to increased economic activity in the private sector; however, government spending has always continued to accelerate at a greater rate. So, if one is at least marginally sane, it appears the reason for tax increases is not to raise more revenue, but something else.
While government is necessary for a few things, it is the least efficient, least productive, most expensive, and most corruption prone way to try to accomplish anything positive. At least anything positive for those not feeding at the public trough.