Taxing the rich doesn't work. Look at Europe. You have to tax everyone, even the poor. Then there are layers of taxes. National sales tax at 20-25%, gas, tolls, local, property, inheritance. Research how France pays for healthcare, it will open your eyes. High taxes on  income. limits to doctor pay and for lawsuits. 5% mandatory healthcare tax, 40% income tax on the working class. 60% tax on gas. They also reimburse you for 70% of cost not full cost. You end up paying more than if you paid for private insurance here.