<i>In the United States, the idea would probably be dead on arrival given th the current anti-tax mood.</i><p>Really? Is this same United States where the public quite strongly supports the raising of taxes on the very rich and would likely support this as well, or another one on the dark side of the fucking moon, that we haven't heard about?<p>Because I'd hate to think this was just a media outlet speaking on behalf of the American people, contrary to the actual thoughts and opinions of the American people, in a transparent bid to influence that opinion. Again.