What is stopping them now? Nothing.
The 999 has more built-in limitations than the current tax system:
It is transparent, so everyone will see what Congress is trying to do if they try to raise rates.
Because everyone is paying, if they try to raise the rates, there will be public outcry. The very though of raising taxes on the poor is like a built in boobytrap.
Cain will ask Congress to put in 2/3 majorit rules to keep from changing rates - if they will is another question. It has been done, historically.
[ Because everyone is paying, if they try to raise the rates, there will be public outcry. The very though of raising taxes on the poor is like a built in boobytrap.
Cain will ask Congress to put in 2/3 majorit rules to keep from changing rates - if they will is another question. It has been done, historically. ]
Hell I have a better idea, Make it require a 2/3 vote to RAISE the taxes and a 51% vote to LOWER the taxes!!!!!!