Alice,
given the status of rich -vs- poor, it seems that people become richer by not paying taxes and those who pay taxes, become poorer. Or is it that the poor pay taxes to make the rich, richer?
I dream that someday there will be a flat rate tax and no deductions for any reason. Every person or organization who receives an income would pay tax, no exceptions. Being realistic, I don't think it will happen in my lifetime, but I harm no one by dreaming.