Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point

Jeff Bezos said Americans in the bottom half of earners should not pay federal income tax.

In a CNBC interview, he argued the U.S. has more of a spending problem than a tax problem.

The remarks revived debate over tax fairness and progressive taxation in the U.S.

The article contrasts his view with reporting that the wealthy can shield much of their income through capital gains and borrowing.