Why did Adam Smith "Father of capitalism" prefer a progressive tax system?

Question

saying it was the fairest way of allocating tax responsibility?

What analogy did he give to explain his view?

Answer 1

Because it takes the burden off the people who are most unable to pay and places it on the people who are taking the most from the people aka the rich people.  Read "The Wealth of Nations", it should explain his views better.

Answer 2

Jess isn't there someone else you could ask about this.  I just really cant do this kind of stuff until I have some caffiene.