You know, just once I’d like to see a presidential candidate actually have the courage to go up on a podium and say this:

“My opponents have attacked me, claiming that I’m going to raise taxes. Well, they’re correct: I am going to raise taxes. Why? Because freedom isn’t free. We all want improvements made to our great nation. Someone has to pay for it, and it’s time for all of us to do our part. Taxes will be fairly charged based on one’s income. The more you make, the more you’ll be required to pay. If you can afford multimillion-dollar mansions, then you can afford to give something back to the country that made it all possible in the first place. Thank you, and God Bless America.”