Best tax article I've read in a long time -- mostly because instead of taking a "side" in this poor vs rich debate - it just discusses who pays what and why... Which is (IMHO) the proper way to have a discussion on such issues.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46313519.../#.TzWqIVFidUQ
It was most interesting to note at the end of the article that the author figured out that the reason the disparity GREW between rich and poor was not because of taxes... but rather... because - In my own words here - they know how to work and make money??
