Almost anything would be better than this country's current tax system, so quit bitching about what MIGHT happen and start worrying about what IS happening.
There's so many Chicken Littles that don't realize they're their own worst enemies. Of course, there are one or two people on the tax threads that have a vested interest in the tax quagmire and will fight tooth and nail and obfuscate to continue the quagmire.
You hit the nail on the head. Imagine how many H & R Block reps and tax accountants would be out of jobs. Not to mention the lobbyists that fight on behalf of the income tax.
That sound you've heard is the Founders rolling over again in disgust.