So how much did you pay in income and payroll taxes imbedded in the prices of your consumption items? How much did you pay indirectly in compliance costs?I don't know, but it was certainly much less than the hidden federal taxes I would be paying through my state and local taxes when the FairTax charges them a tax on their purchases and the wages of their employees.
"This is a loosing argument for you guys. Drop it and move on to something else."
If the decision were left to you, EVERY argument is a loser for the FairTax.
Fortunately, the merits of the proposal will be evaluated by Americans far more objective than you.