The difference between a rich country and a poor country is that the rich country has the opportunity, if it chooses, to help out.
I agree, it isn't fair that someone who can't afford to get healthcare doesn't trust me, my wife and I have been there. But the government can't provide it, by itself or just by taxing the rich. History proves it time and time again. Europe (France especially) is running into huge problems because of this, Russia's living was one of the worst of a "modern nation" in our history, not just in healthcare but in food as well! When McDonalds first went in, there wasn't one potato that could be turned into a french fry, they all had to be imported, they were all (yes, everyone) to small being poorly grown and fertilized, because no one cared to do well when you aren't rewarded or punished. When you get to far to the left (or right) it doesn't work.
Good point Tink, I have read that book. It was good. As for taxes, I totally and completely favor flat tax. everyone pays the same.
The only reason they do things like giving tax breaks is because if you get a tax break for building a huge apartment complex, the government loves it!! they will gladly give you 500K break for building cheap housing that would otherwise cost them 4-5 million.
That is why these laws are in place. Unfortunately it is easy to take advantage of and buy cars.