I thought the reader comment posted below was pretty relevant.
Posted By: BeenAroundALongTime(0) on 7/22/2010 | 9:51 AM ET They always overlook one very important element of the American people and that is, their ingenuity. The cash economy will grow more rapidly, as will family-owned and operated businesses. The more they tax the more people find ways to live comfortably "off the grid" so to speak. It's always been this way and always will be.