Why people don't spend?

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Ben Franklin

PS since these days taxes are very high the expression makes a lot of sense. I am paying now 54% marginal IRS. So each 1 euro i spent i need to earn 2,17 euros. These days with the Government in between i don't feel like spending. I want to freeze until taxes go back down again.