I didn't call you selfish, but perhaps I could have been more clear.  My apologies.  I was really continuing to reply to US American and his/her posts certainly came across that way.  He/she was advocating the elimination of a progressive tax for a flat tax.  I see that you weren't and I didn't mean to suggest otherwise.

US American was actually talking  of having three homes, a wine cellar, private schools and private health care (US based) and making more than $2 million a year.  The way it was presented came across as selfish and mean spirited, even if it wasn't meant as such.  Most people would be pretty much fine with paying $1 million in taxes if they had more than $1 million in take home cash.

BTW, I'm not really for taxing the rich more on their income, and I'm not sure  how much is most "fair".  I think that in theory a flat tax with VATs make the most sense in terms of fairness, but there are many potential problems that could arise if it is not managed properly.