I feel like *every* time someone posts that "30% of people pay NO INCOME TAXES" that I must remind them that:

a) You're talking simply about one specific tax (FICA). Note that they very likely paid Social Security and Medicare on their payroll earnings.

b) Oh, don't forget PAYROLL TAXES either (effectively doubling the SS and Medicare)

c) Oh, and don't forget that for people living at/near the poverty line, a larger percentage of their spending is subject to sales tax than those in upper income brackets.

My point is only that if you want to make a point about taxes paid by various income levels, you should do so accurately. Not present the one part of the facts that support your own arguement, and neglect the rest.
_________________________
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. -John Buchan