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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chart_1.png
So, when exactly was that revolution? As you can see, taxes are pretty close to an all time low since 1945 (US had a revolution in 45?). BTW, no one suggested taxing the middle class; how about increasing taxes on those above $1 million? The historical data would suggest there is plenty of room to increase taxes at both higher and lower tax brackets.
Oh, and I'm Canadian.