[RobRoy]

I’m all for the elimination of the mortgage interest deduction. I’m for a very simple tax system. No deductions if at all possible.

Reagan did something like that. He drastically reduced the tax rate for the rich, but also reduced the deductions. The result - increased tax revenue.

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-10/deficit-reduction-panel-s-plan-would-seek-to-cut-social-security-medicare.html