"Let's be a little more honest. FICA, SS and Medicare, taxes are paid by all workers."

And while you're being honest, be sure to remember that SS and Medicare are insurance programs that provide benefits for those who pay into it.  These programs do not provide or pay for infrastructure, defense, education or the myriad of things that income taxes pay for.  In fact, a large portion of Medicare funding comes from Income taxes!

So, people who pay those SS and Medicare taxes are getting something in return, it's not a contribution to the overall government expenses.