The bill makes very good sense. The problem facing the bill is the bureaucracy that sees the Tax Code as a political tool and a political weapon. This system basically nullifies these "tools" for politicians. It also provides for the redistribution of wealth, a horribly socialistic premise from which many of us suffer today.
It would be a beautiful day to see the IRS reduced to one building outside of Washington somewhere. The revenue enhancement the government would realize, the heavy reduction in corruption, tax evasion, would save the taxpayers untold amounts.
It always gets down to the old fact: Is it good for the people who will approve or disapprove it??
It also provides for the redistribution of wealth...
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In above, refers to the Tax Code, not the bill --- :-)
"Highway Bill" came to mind as I was reading you post
In fact, the IRS is eliminated by the bill, not reduced.
The "political tool and political weapon" commentary will go by the wayside as the politicos begin to get the message (as they are starting to do) that their jobs which they so prize are dependent on bringing the FairTax into law.
Just keep letting them know that you expect them to support and co-sponsor the FairTax bill - it's starting to creep onto their collective radar screens.