We hear it all the time.  It’s about the only thing that a majority of “main-stream” Americans and the political elitists agree on.  The middle class pays too much in taxes, but the rich don’t pay enough.  “Tax the rich!” they cry.  “Make them pay their fair share!”

Too many of us buy into this lie.  I hope that if you are among them, that you will consider my argument and rethink your position.  Here is a fundamental principle of life:

You cannot help the wage earner by tearing down the wage payer.