The answer to your question is simple. America is dominated by two major parties. A fair tax system is not possible while they control Congress. Had Bernie been elected things may have progressed from that point.

Yes! Now is a great time to put a big drag on the economy with more taxes! Penalize the productive!

That's a very good question ... raising taxes for billionaires ... would certainly help to pay for these checks ... also ... I heard on the radio this morning that Amazon is now a ... 3 TRILLION DOLLAR COMPANY!!!!!

Elizabeth is

First 75k tax free for all, after that all income taxed at 25%.

Exactly the middle class and the poor are the ones struggling while the rich just keep getting richer, especially after they fraudulently receive 2 million dollar stimulus checks when we get barely enough to feed us in. They should return the money or be prosecuted! Kanye!

Nailed it.

Because that would be reasonable and humane. Two words Washington doesn't understand.

Because billionaires own both parties.