Okay then, as soon as the "welfare queens" receive 5.43 million dollars in tax free money, by all means, tax that at 40% too.
If you oppose the governments right to tax income, then it's time to focus your efforts on ratifying a new amendment repelling the amendment granting them that power, whining about a filthy ass government and welfare queens......
I have nothing against a minimal necessary government and I think that we should pay for it. Defense, courts, police etc are necessary and legitimate government functions and I don't mind putting up my fair share as long as the money is spent in a fiscal responsible manner.
What I oppose is taking the money that I earn and giving away to somebody else that didn't earn it. To me that is thievery. No welfare, no bailouts, no subsidies and no entitlements.
The government needs to stay out of the business of redistribution of wealth and/or income.
Of all people Davy Crockett explained it very well when he was trying to seek reelection as a Congressman. It is a little lengthy but it articulates the problem with the government taking money from one person and giving it to another.
Not Yours to Give