999 simply rectifies an injustice — that approximately 50% of Americans pay all federal income taxes while the other 50% pay none (or even a negative income tax). How is that a gimmick? Unless you think 50% paying everything and 50% paying nothing is equitable....
“...the other 50% pay none...”
Ha! But of course they will still pay less because those under-the-table purchases of drugs will not be taxed.