Perhaps...but don't most of the Fair Tax plans state that items like food and necessities are untaxed, therefore leveling the playing field?
As far as I know, they do........thus my being able to see both sides of this.
Who makes the arbitrary decision of what is a necessity? Fertilzer is a necessity for a farmer, but not for a Wall Street executive. An automobile is a necessity for someone in a rural area with no mass transit, but not for a city dweller.
I'll chime in, even though I haven't read through all of the comments. I think a lot depends on what qualifies as a "necesity." Where is the line drawn? Clothing is a necessity, after all. If you have children under the age of two, diapers are a necessity. If you are a woman of childbearing years, feminine hygiene products are certainly a necessity. These are just a few examples, and they are all currently taxable (although some states do not tax clothing, IIRC). Just playing devil's advocate, not really taking a side!