Well, at least it seems that I've taught you a new word. And remember, if you use it 3 times, it's yours.
In case you didn't know, the tax base -- meaning those who will be paying the tax is greatly expanding, so the average person will not be paying the same.
Now c'mon. Tell me the real reason that you like the present system. Do you benefit from it that much that you subject your children and theirs and the rest of the country to this abominable system that we have now?
Now there's a way to win people over to your side.
Read this thread, I already have as I have in hundreds of other fairtax threads.
Just like Forrest Gump ... "Selfish is as selfish does". Who gives a damn about anyone else, right?