"... It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."....I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Meanwhile, these two tables offer a snapshot of who is paying what for the 2014 tax year.
The first gives shares of income and federal income taxes for 2014 for some 325 million Americans, dividing the population into five income quintiles of about 65 million people each.
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The second table provides further information about the top 20%, who pay more than 80% of income taxes.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/top-20-of-earners-pay-84-of-income-tax-1428674384
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