I agree, if someone has had a the ability to achieve a lot of wealth then fair play to them. I also dont like the phrase 'make them pay more' as that is anti-enterprise and actually if they are not taking tax loopholes (which is a different issue) then buy having a higher earning level they are already paying more, its how %s work.
I totally agree with you.
Personally, I would love to drug test people getting benefits and if they fail then they don't get any. I don't think that taxpayers should be paying for junkies habits. Benefits should be for buying food, paying bill and clothing. I do agree with helping people get off drugs who genuinely want to, however those who take methadone and also use junk shouldn't get a penny or any help. They don't want to help themselves then why should the taxpayer care.
I do agree that some people can genuinely end up in a rut and these are the people we should be helping. I have seen his happen to a family member who lives in harrogate, the cost of living has went so high, she had some really ill health which lost her her job, and now her kids are struggling to have dinners. People like these do need help. Junkies and thiefs don't deserve a penny.