[Diamond]

...the burden of taxation will fall most heavily on those on the lower rungs of the economic ladder because they must devote a larger proportion of their earnings to purchasing "necessities" (food, clothing, shelter, medicines).

Ok. Exempt foods, medicines and clothing, too. Is there still a problem?

Cordially,

[Willie Green]

Ok. Exempt foods, medicines and clothing, too. Is there still a problem?

The only problem is that the NRST shills will flame you because they can't raise enough revenue without taxing those items.

[camle]

"Ok. Exempt foods, medicines and clothing, too. Is there still a problem? "

two points: how long do you expect those items you claim are exempt to remain exempt?

secondly, the more you exempt the higher taxes you must impose on non-exempt items.

if you want to destroy the middle class, this is the way to do it.