I thought we settled the issue of rebellious states 140 years ago, 10th Amendment notwithstanding (obtw, I'm a Virginian). Maybe there has to be something in it for the states - certainly worthy of discussion. I just know what would happen to me if I refused to send in my taxes to the IRS as a protest. There HAS to be a better way than the current system which penalizes productivity.
That is why "consumption" keeps it fair. You spend you pay. Period. Think about it.
What? Just what would that be? What would happen if a state did not send in their sales tax receipts? Do you know anything about the "Articles of Confederation?
Are you seriously saying that if a state does not send in it's full sales tax receipts (and who is to know how much they actually collected, who is to say what percentage they should send in, and who will audit them?) that you will send in the military to shoot up the place?
The NST is a loser of an idea is that is your plan.