I really try not to get pulled into these political threads on fishing boards anymore, but sometimes I can't resist. My point is that just dividing the population by the tax paid is an over simplification. If you have a higher percentage of rich people and a good economy you are bound to pay more taxes per capita than a poor state with a lousy economy. Do I think it's right to pay more tax for a boat trailer than a 80g Mercedes? Hell no. I think our tax collection system in this state sucks. What I get tired of hearing is people wanting more roads, more jails,state to pay for moms and dads nursing home for 20years, help abused children, fix the boat launch, build and maintain hatcheries, maintain parks, have the best schools and teachers,pay medical bills, subsidies the port of Seattle,build new stadiums and on and on,then turn around and say" I earned my damned money I should be able to spend it on what I want." Sounds quite hypocritical to me. Everyone wants all the benefits without paying for them.