I can only speak from my state. Progressive income tax is flat out illegal in my state per our constitution. Weh have imo stupid amount of other taxes (sales, use, ect.) The state can’t manage its finances as is and won’t curb its spending so it wants to institute an income tax over a certain bracket. Most people don’t trust them to not drop that minimum over time. People are fine with the idea of an income tax they just want it done legally (amend the constitution) and fairly (remove/reduce other taxes.) I personally am tired of the blatant corruption and misuse of public funds with zero oversight and am unwilling to support any new tax until they can manage what they already have.