[Darnright]

>The biggest problem with the sales tax is the constitutionally-protected income tax. Until the 16th Amendment is repealed, the sales tax will be and ADDITIONAL TAX not a replacement tax. The 16th Amendment must be first repealed before a sales tax is created. <

Exactly. Hasn’t Cain repeatedly stated the first thing that would have to happen, before a “999” plan could be put in place, would be for the 16th Amendment to be scrapped?

[PapaNew]

I haven't seen that in his proposal.

http://www.hermancain.com/999plan