[annelizly]

If we want everyone to accept the radical idea of a complete overhaul of our tax system then I think that this would be a good time to put a ton of limits on our governments spending power. I am sick and tired of hearing about the crap that our politicians are spending our money on while schools are closing around me for lack of funding!

[taxcontrol]

You are correct... there needs to be two limits on the tax system. Limits on taxes and limits on spending.

As for spending limits, I have thought that a constitutional amendment on Congress detailing what percentages of each house is required for approval. For example.

Case 1
Increases in the budget less than the previous year's spend. Simple majority.

Case 2
Increases in budget at last years spend up to an increase of by the rate of last years inflation, Majority +3%

Case 3
Increases in budget over last years rate of inflation, Majority +6%

Lack of a balanced budget ... an additional 3%

[groanup]

Your public (gubbermint) schools are managed by your local school board, your state board of education, and the Federal Department of Education. Two out of three of those are unneeded (and you know which two). Imagine the money you could save and plow into your school system.