"We need adequate tax revenues to fund social programs such as affordable housing, pharmacare, social assistance, legal aid, and the health-care system itself," the letter states. "These programs directly impact the health of our patients, and we believe it is important for us to contribute to their sustainability through an adequate tax base."

One of my doctors echoed the above comment, almost word for word, as he expressed his support for the proposed tax reforms to me, just the other day.

"Why do you think there's been so much push-back on this issue from some doctors?" I asked. 

He replied: "Doctors are people, just like anyone else. And some people, unfortunately, are greedy and selfish. We're not hurting, and if we make a bit less, we still won't be hurting. -When's the last time you saw a doctor busking for spare change?"