[TC Rider]

The thing I like about a NST or a flat tax, is the accountability factor.

As it is now, some lib can propose free pogo sticks to all children at a cost of billions, and no one can relate to the money.

With a NST or flat tax, combined with a balanced budget, the same lib can offer the pogo sticks, but, it will be clear that the NST is going up a half cent to pay for them.

When the tax paying citizens see how they're affected in their own wallet, we'll see more fiscally responsible congress critters.

[SupplySider]

The thing I like about a NST or a flat tax, is the accountability factor.

Absolutely. A big red "17%" at the bottom of every receipt would really change people's thinking about government spending.