I remember watching an interview with a Republican banking executive after the Bush tax refunds for the wealthy. He had served in the Reagan administration as a financial advisor. However, he was totally puzzled with the new tax laws. He was getting a check back from the government, which needed money, for a few thousand dollars, which amounted to pocket money for him. It was too little to actually do anything with. Ordinarily, he would just put it back in his checking account, but the point of the interview was that he, and many other wealthy Americans who weren't looking for tax breaks, decided to donate their refunds to charity.
I've seen several polls where the majority of millionaires asked were receptive to having their taxes raised but I'm sure they want it to be fair. If they're going to do their part then I'm sure they think others in their bracket should do the same.
