This is well articulated opinion. I like acknowledging that we all collectively don't completely agree on use, but most agree in the necessity. I certainly do.

I like police, fire, roads, infrastructure, education, defense, etc. I dont mind paying taxes. Like all,.I have opinions on its allocation, as you said.

I don't care for people automatically assuming they're entitled to rich people's money just because they make more than the rest of us.

I also don't have any empathy for (wealthy) people who have accumulated that wealth in despicable ways, examples you described included.

I've never had a conversation with someone who makes the kind of money these proposed taxes would affect. I'd be interested in that perspective.