I had the pleasure of participating in the republican primary for Congress from my district last year. Of course as I told everyone, I was more George Plimpton in the Paper Lion than a conditioned player on the field. But I did have one take-away that I feel it is time to share. Even those I respected most were mealy-mouthed about changes to the tax laws.
I heard nearly every candidate say, when asked, that they were in favor of a "fairer-flatter" tax. I guess that's an homage to both the proponents of the "fair tax" and proponents of the "flat tax" and a way to show voters that you empathize with their dislike of the income tax.
But none really committed to any effort to make a dramatic and historic change for America. I did though. I favored the "Fair Tax". Yes I had some questions about the "prebate" but continue to be certain that some of the difficult details of that portion of the proposal could be worked out.
Proponents of the Flat Tax would keep the IRS, and apparently don't think the Fair Tax would pass.
But there is probably no better time for a discussion and for a strong push for the Fair Tax than right now.
Why not the Flat Tax? The Patriot Post has done a comparison of the Fair Tax, the current Income Tax and the Flat Tax. I suggest that you CLICK HERE to do your own comparison.
Why do I prefer the Fair Tax over the Flat Tax? Here are a few examples.
I was not surprised that a candidate would bob and weave during a campaign and was thrilled to have the chance to share the stage with the others to engage in the ongoing debate about the future of our nation, but now we are at a time when talk should end and action take its place.
Now is the time for the Fair Tax.
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