>>This puts spending and taxing right out front where everyone can see it, every day. I like that.<<
That is why I would like it. If I had my way, businesses would pay no tax. Only human beings that could fog a mirror would pay taxes. No hidden business taxes in the prices. 'Course, if you found yourself paying 85% at the till, there just "might" be a tax revolt.
"If I had my way, businesses would pay no tax."
Then you should love the FairTax. The only federal taxes that businesses will pay are excises - which only account for about 4 - 5% of federal revenues.