[Bigun]

They still see what government is costing with every purchase regardless of the fact that the taxes on those purchases are rebated to them.

That fact WILL make a huge difference in reducing the size and scope of government.

[Toddsterpatriot]

They still see what government is costing with every purchase regardless of the fact that the taxes on those purchases are rebated to them.

But government is not costing them anything. They feel no pain.

Taxpayers see what government costs them, every time they file. That hasn't reduced the size or scope of government.

[RobFromGa]

Under the FairTax, if the tax rate is increased, the prebates go up automatically. So the “poor” would see a rise in tax rates as More Free Money every month.

[lucysmom]

They still see what government is costing with every purchase regardless of the fact that the taxes on those purchases are rebated to them.

Not as long as the cost of government is hidden in borrowing.