[CSM]

That is why I contend that your position is proof the cost of government is already higher than society is willing to bear. I agree with you on that point. If society is not willing to bear the cost of government, when they are aware of the cost, then reducing the cost (and scope) of government is the only answer.

How do you propose to accomplish this with the current system of hidden taxation?

[Iwo Jima]

reducing the cost (and scope) of government is the only answer.

Exactly. It is the size and power of the government which is eroding our economic and other liberties. Fiddling with the means of financing the behemoth is just a side show. In this case, a very dangerous side show.

How do you propose to accomplish this with the current system of hidden taxation?

A very low flat tax would accomplish this far better than the NRST. Of course, any law can be changed, but that is true of the NRST as well. And the NRST is programmed to increase without congressional action whenever the behemoth thinks that it needs more of your money.