That's the natural reaction to an honest reading of it.
Those who object usually have some narrow self interest that they are trying to protect. That is natural to a degree too, but very shortsighted.
In my very first post I openly stated my opposition to the regressive nature of sales taxes.......but I didn't say I opposed this idea outright.
As you so kindly stated earlier, I will dig in and a defend a position I firmly believe in. On this issue I really didn't have a position and so basically have an open mind.
I can see how the FairTax proposal, if, properly implemented would bethe total opposite of the general regressive nature of sales and excise taxes.