[asshanson]

Well you're not talking about normal income there, yes the capital gains tax is a lot lower than regular income tax. So I guess if you make your money on the stock market you're taxed at a lower rate. And I agree this is messed up, since the rich often do make a lot on capital gains.

But a business executive lets say makes $500,000k straight income, not stock options, he's taxed a higher rate than the $60k employee.