Thats all fine and good, but when it comes down to it, we wouldn't have a government if no one paid any taxes. That means no one to defend our borders, or make the laws or manage the society properly... Take a look at Ethiopia and you'll see an example of "lack of government" a fair tax would be: 10% on all purchases, regardless of type. everyone would pay the same regardless of economic group. Elimination of income tax would spur further growth (and spending) Mike Garfias wrote: > The only fair tax is no tax. Otherwise someone is being > hit disproportionately. Of course that someone varies based on how > you score it. Thus: fair tax = no tax. > > On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Lisa Kachold > wrote: > > Abolishing the IRS? Sure, that's got to save a mint! > > While I haven't digested the fair tax initiate, I groan knowing > how much American's hate fairness. > > I also know in a very deep way, that the only real solutions will > have to be broad reaching and deep, while American's are incapable > of simplistic change, especially where finances are concerned. > > > > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss