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Okay. I read #39 but it did not address what I was saying and seems more like a sales pitch than an explanation. I really do understand the concept and proposal, I'm just not satisfied with the results or the application.

My concern is more complicated than the usual sound bites. I want to understand if and whether or not society has a responsibility or duty to provide for the less fortunate in society. I am not talking about many of the unemployed or homeless or people who are voluntarily alienated from society. I am thinking about the people who, by little fault of their own, are outside of our society as we perceive it.

Does a, or any, society have an obligation or duty to help and provide for those members who are less fortunate in our society. If so, to what degree? If not, what are the consequences?

Another aspect. We have tried various proposals over the years, and I ask if there are "unintended consequences" with this one?

This Fair Tax sounds wonderful, but I remain unconvinced it's either workable or the best policy for society.

I am not talking about many of the unemployed or homeless or people who are voluntarily alienated from society.I am thinking about the people who, by little fault of their own, are outside of our society as we perceive it.

Correct me if I'm wrong but since you are not talking about the unemployed or homeless I can only assume you are referring to people who earn a low income. These people will benefit the most for two reasons: 1)People who have less money will spend less and therefore be taxed less. 2) The rebate they receive will be a higher percentage of their income than those with a higher income. The result will be less taxes payed on necessities than those with a higher income.

I am not talking about many of the unemployed or homeless or people who are voluntarily alienated from society.

The social programs that exist will still be funded by the Fair Tax because it is revenue neutral. Consequently the amount of money for these programs will not be reduced by replacing our current tax code with the Fair Tax.