[balrog666]

I favor a sales tax for the simple reason it is visible every time you buy something.

I agree if the rate is ~ 10%. At 30-40%, it's an economy killer.

The psychological effect would be worth any inconvenience.

Here, I disagree. The people who pay attention already know what they pay in taxes, the rest are sheep who will follow the herd mentality over a cliff.

[js1138]

I would like to see all voters reminded of the actual tax rate, frequently. I agree with Milton Friedman on taxes and government. The issue is not a moral issue, it is simply who decides how your income is spent. The first requirement is that the short attention crowd find out how much of their income is being spent by others. Then they can decide at election time whether they agree.

I personally like some government services, but the problem is not that they are provided by the government; the problem is lack of choice on our part.

[CSM]

And the herd continues to grow. Once the entire population is bearing the cost, that herd growth will be eliminated.