"The tax code is completely different today from what it was when there were considerably higher marginal tax rates. The actual ratio of tax to GDP has not changed considerably since then."
That part, was a good and highly relevant addition to the conversation. It would be given more attention, if it were not surrounded by the rest.
Fair enough. I'm a bit frustrated today and I let too much of that come out in my phrasing. Sorry to dctoedt and everyone else who felt I was too coarse.
I've moved things around a bit (without removing anything, for posterity, and so that the replies make sense), and moved the important statement to the top.
That part, was a good and highly relevant addition to the conversation. It would be given more attention, if it were not surrounded by the rest.