Absolutely. I've talked to a number of independent people and they like the idea that everyone pays the same rate. The only issue is that they must get rid of the income tax. I'm concerned that in trying to impose a flat tax some will insist on a small but "fair" income tax. That will defeat the whole purpose.
Agreed. We must shape the debate to ensure that the income tax is abolished and replaced with the FairTax.
The objective is to eliminate ALL income taxes, and tax only consumption.
Flat taxers claim that the flat tax is a consumption tax. They are wrong. It is a flat rate income tax with all the inherent evils income taxes imply.
We will never be a FRee people until we eliminate the income tax and abolish the IRS!