If you believe that, it shows that you have not spent much time in England. I have and noticed how regressive and job killing the VAT is. Try again.
That's only because it goes through the sticky fingers of the British government. I'm not sure it would be any better here, but it's the only way to collect anything from these people. I want illegals to think good and hard about coming to this country with the increased cost of living associated with a VAT. Then maybe they'll stay home.
What do you propose? Nothing. I thought so. Go take your pill now.