[R.W.Ratikal]

I believe a consumption tax would be better than a flat tax. But the great danger American taxpayers must be alert to is that our Congress, the body that taxes us, is not looking to reduce government revenue, but to significantly increase it.

A flat tax would still require a government agency to determine who will pay how much. A consumption tax is better because it is more fair and because the means to collect a consumption tax is already in place.

The real danger of putting in a flat or consumption tax is that it will apply in addition to the income tax we already pay.

So any legislation to establish a flat or consumption tax must contain a provision to eliminate the IRS altogether or we will end up with a double tax system.

Never underestimate the sheer greed and deceit of government.

[Leto]

You are correct, now answer the question you and D Armey raising. What are the odds of repealing the 16th amendment???? Since we can't even get a judge passed, I'm saying the odds of repealing the 16th amendment are slim and none.

SO in the abscence of repealing the 16th amendment what is better a Flat Tax or a NRST????

IMO a Flat Tax is the lesser of the many evils we face. BTW the Aremy Flat Tax is a Tax cut for almost all Americans, HR 25 is 'revenue neutral, no tax cut, they take just as much money from us.