[Always Right]

I disagree, but it doesn’t matter. As long as the gub’mint can’t play preferences or go poking about in your affairs to “find” money, it is an improvement.

That's fine, except it is only a matter of time before the sales tax gets intrusive. Just look at states like New York and the cigarette tax. They are suborning records from Internet retailers to get customer lists, then charging the customers from New York large fines, back taxes, and interest penalties. With a 30% sales tax similar tactics will have to be used to get compliance.

[Little Ray]

But they’re not going into MY records (unless I’m selling retail), nor do I have to jump through annoying hoops to file a document.
Admit it or not, its not nearly as intrusive or annoying AND it strips vote-buying power from pandering politicians.