[lucysmom]

Well, the original sales/excise system used to tax the poor.

Well, no it didn't.

The rich alone use imported articles, and on these alone the whole taxes of the General Government are levied. ... Our revenues liberated by the discharge of the public debt, and its surplus applied to canals, roads, schools, etc., the farmer will see his government supported, his children educated, and the face of his country made a paradise by the contributions of the rich alone, without his being called on to spend a cent from his earnings. Thomas Jefferson

[Principled]

While I would prefer having everyone pay taxes, your post that indicates Jefferson's support for poor NOT paying taxes. That lends credibility to the nrst's position - only pay taxes on spending over the poverty level.

I find it interesting that you [a vehement pro-income taxer] would point this out for us.

The income tax includes payroll taxes - the regressive tax that hits poorer people hardest. You ain't right.