The FairTax Bill doesn't repeal the 16th, it just makes that recommendation that it be repealed which obviously isn't going to happen.
That's one of numerous problems with the plan. We end up with both an income tax and sales tax when the FairTax fails miserably.
I agree.
The fair tax plan sounds good, however, IF they ever sign on to it, the catch will be that they will NOT get rid of income tax and the American public will be paying BOTH.