Reply #12: Token gestures aren't an answer, however

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The few who would pay extra taxes voluntarily, plus the few more than might be inspired by those first few to do so, would likely make only a negligible dent in the deficit. I don't think you can fault people for not wanting to give up lots of money in a futile or merely symbolic effort when they know the only real answer is making the extra taxes mandatory for all of their fellow rich citizens.