for all you liberal folks who want to tax the shit outta the rich and say that our current tax system is unfair well...it is unfair, but not for the reason im sure you are thinking. currently, the top 5 percent of income earners in this country pay between 51-52 percent of the TOTAL national income tax. the rich will continue to carry the burden under bush. he plans on making the rich carry over 54 percent total.