Consider that the alternative is to continue on as we have. Even a Flat Tax leaves the very same system in place that got us where we are today. It will eventually bring us right back to the screwed up system we have now.
Only by gutting the beast can we get enough people aware of how bad the current system is to get some real change going. Remember that part of the NRST is that "in your face" sales receipt to remind every single consumer of the cost of government. Right now, most people don't see what is withheld so never miss it.
The government, under a 'fair tax', will keep records on ALL transactions.
In your attempt to 'gut the beast', you have just created a bigger monster.