[wccrawford]

I don't see either of those as being against self-interest. It's just a broader outlook on things.

If you think paying taxes is anti-self, you haven't thought much about what would happen if nobody paid taxes.

If you think equality is anti-self, you haven't thought much about the future when you might very well become a minority.

And that's ignoring the piece of mind you get from knowing you're doing the right and just thing, instead of being selfish.

[mc32]

So... People who pay taxes are being selfish? And people who propose and endorse equality are selfish, really?

Usually people who want to avoid taxes the most are those who have to pay the most.

No, I think people who seek equality are people who are selfless and try to see beyond differences. Same for people willing to pay _more_ than their fair share of the tax burden.