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Congressman Patrick indicates that he is opposed to tax proposals that call for a flat tax rate because the structure would not tax those individuals who have the ability to pay the tax. Discuss the position of the congressman, giving consideration to tax rate structures $($e$.$g$.,$ progressive, proportional, and regressive$)$ and the concept of equity.

Under a $$ tax rate structure, the tax rate increases as the taxpayer's income increases. Under a $$ tax rate or $$ tax structure, the same tax rate applies to all taxpayers regardless of their income levels. Under a $$ tax rate structure, the tax rate decreases with an increase income level.

The concept of $$ equity holds that taxpayers with $$ income levels should pay a higher proportion of tax and that the tax should be borne by those who have the "ability to pay". Thus, Congressman Patrick's opposition to the flat tax is philosophically