Now I know your going to disagree with number 5, but rather than focusing in on that, read everything else I have said. I agree with a lot of what yourself and Richy are saying.
And once I agreed with a lot of what you're saying too.
So there's hope for you yet
Here's an important thing to consider when it comes to taxes and "good government"
The sentiment always seems to be "Everything will be OK if we can just get the right people in charge *this time*". There are no "right people"