Quote Originally Posted by richmondesi View Post
The problem is that a straight sales tax is a disproportionately unfair burden on the poorer among us. That's why The Fair Tax is a "better", more equitable way to incorporate your ideals

I'm not sure it would be "unfair" The poorer tend to buy cheaper things in general so would pay less tax per item as well as buying fewer items. Really it is up to each consumer how much tax they would be willing to pay.