[webboy45]

The "Fair Tax" is an attempt to define the perfect tax, yet it has its own imperfections. For instance it claims to allow no exemptions from the federal sales tax, yet used items are exempted and religious items sold by religious organizations would also have to be exempted. Also, like the present taxes it would heap the majority of taxes on the middle class. I my opinion it has too many flaws to have a chance of being passed. People, I think, would make better use of their time supporting other tax reforms that have a good chance of being passed.

[kevkrom]

used items are exempted

You're apparently confused. Used items aren't "exempted", they're simply not subject to being taxed a second (or more) time -- "used" is, in and of itself, an imperfect shorthand for "previously taxed".

[Phantom Lord]

I my opinion it has too many flaws to have a chance of being passed.

Its biggest flaw preventing passage is that it takes away great amounts of power from politicians and lobbyists who use the tax code to reward friends, punish enemies, and buy votes.

[TChris]

Also, like the present taxes it would heap the majority of taxes on the middle class.

I think this statement is just plain false. It would not "heap" taxes on anyone! With this plan, the taxes are applied equally to every consumer, regardless of his or her economic status. There could not be anything more fair!

Because we have become so accustomed to progressive taxation, concluding that it's the "fair" way to tax, a tax which is applied equally to all income levels only comparatively burdens the middle class more! Your statement is like complaining that a weaker recruit who has had part of his load carried by the stronger men on the squad has had a disproportionate amount of work "heaped" on him when he is suddenly required to carry his fair share.

If the blessings of this country benefit the rich and poor, then both should pay an equal proportion for those blessings. That's fair.