So that's what goes on in her head

I'm okay with having to pay, too -- our income level is pretty high -- although I do resent the fact that we have to pay more as a married couple than the two of us would if we were not married but making the same amount we are now. I hate to credit Dubya for anything, but I *am* glad he reduced the marriage penalty, because it's totally unfair to have to pay more in taxes just because you're married with no deductions (mortgage, kids, etc). And I think that individuals' tax burden should be less than that of the corporations making the real money.