“’I have no problem with an income tax in general.’
Such an odd statement for a conservative forum....”
“Conservative forum” does not mean “check-your-brain-at-the-door forum.”
The federal government clearly spends lots and lots of money that it should not spend. However, the federal government provides some essential services, as intended by the framers of the Constitution and as desired by a huge majority of Americans. Maintaining the Armed Services and fighting wars are two of those services. In some cases, the federal government spends less than it should. Border security comes to mind.
Taxes must be levied to raise the money the federal government needs to spend on essential services. An income tax seems to be the best way to do that. As I said previously, I do not like the current tax code; but I cannot think of a more appropriate source of revenue than a tax tied in some way to income.
You probably support the imperialist war on terror and are a fan of Ronald Reagan too.
“Real conservatives” know the only way to assure the future of our Republic is to take it all apart even past what the founders envisioned or let it be destroyed...
Sheesh, get with the program...