Not allow tax hikes on ANY American Families or Companies

As a forerunner of ideas behind the formation of the United States lies the necessity for the equality of all of her people. With that being stated, how can we, as citizens, agree with tax hikes targeted at those considered "wealthy." With the economy struggling, and companies, as well as, families considered "wealthy" being the only ones able to give jobs to Americans, how can we allow a tax hike to be administered to these companies and families? Allowing tax hikes to be administered to families and companies, who earn over $250,000, will place a halt on our already flat, struggling economy. The answer does not lie in raising taxes, but lies in reform; reforming taxes to not allow deductions or loopholes is the answer for this economy, not taxation on such a small percent of America