Why can't I airplay my ipad to my iMac?

I just don't understand why I can't do this? I am loosing faith... it seems logical that this would be seemless... Any ideas?

How old is your iMac? Apple clearly states in Mountain Lion's specifications:
AirPlay Mirroring
Requires a second-generation Apple TV or later. Supports the following Mac models:
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
Airplay doesn't promise mirroring between your iPad to an iMac, that is something I think you misread or were misinformed about. However you may get lucky and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzbZWmVh52I . This is unsupported and you're pretty much on your own.

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