As accusation and counter-accusation fly around during the election season few places–excepting the recent, tragic embassy attacks–garner any more attention than taxes. Should we raise taxes on the rich and cut taxes on the middle class? What about that phantom 50% who, supposedly, do not pay any taxes at all? Should we extend the Bush tax cuts?? The Democratic Party wants to raise taxes on the “wealthiest Americans,” while the Republican Party wants to keep taxes low. Both Republicans and President Obama agreed to keep the “Bush tax cuts” in place, though they are set to expire soon. Many conservatives believe that allowing the wealthy to keep more of their earnings will trend toward economic growth. Many liberals believe taxes should be raised on the wealthy to continue social programs that benefit the poor. Plenty of citizens are convinced that raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans will hurt an already depressed economy. Another boat load of citizens believe raising taxes on the wealthy is the only way to realistically talk about balancing the budget. To my amusement many people who identify as liberal want the wealthiest to pay “their fair share,” while many who identify as conservative want the poor to pay “their fair share.” I am not sure what is “fair” is ever going to make everyone happy.