The nonsense you read from many of the FairTax opponents of "everything costs 30% more" (or even more) is just that - nonsense. Find your real effective FairTax rate and become informed (and empowered).
reducing my taxes is very important to me and it is one of the things that makes me a fan
But honestly it is just as important to me that even if the fair tax did not reduce my taxes, at least everyone else would pay taxes at the same rate. I'm tired of soaking it to the "rich" - most of us who really aren't
And even when it comes to the truly rich - my view is consistent. THey should be able to keep what they earn as well. Just because they have a lot of money, they are not responsible to give it to everyone else.
I have often said that if I could use the wealth that the IRS redistributes from my paycheck, I could give it to agencies that would actually do some good. I think with the overall generosity of the American people, if wealth redistribution stopped, there would be more social welfare, not less. THe churches and other organizations are far more caring and efficient at taking care of people that the IRS