It is funny because all politicians and government officials talk about is debt and then taxes and then how much debt they have and how to raise taxes. Oh I am sorry, did I repeat myself :-). Taxes should be set at rates that allow the government to collect the amount needed to not borrow 1.6 trillion extra each year but allow growth in the economy. After living in the UK for a few pay periods I now realize that high tax rates along with a 20% VAT tax really makes you wonder why are you even working at all. Sorry but now know why people envy our debt, at least out taxes aren't that crazy...YET!!