&gt; <i>Seriously. does anyone reading this post think the government is a better steward of their income than they are? If you think so, then donate 100% of your income to the government and live on public assistance. That option is provided on the tax return you sign here in the USA.</i><p>Nonsense. I can support the idea of a democratic welfare state, and be opposed to the rich avoiding taxes, without having to give up all my money.