The FairTax is highly visible, because there would be only one tax rate Congress could modify on all taxpayers at the same time. Moreover, all citizens would be subject to any tax increases, not just a targeted few. It would be much harder for Congress to adopt the typical divide-and-conquer, hide-and-disguise tax increase strategy it uses today. The FairTax would explicitly state the contribution to the Federal government each and every time a good or service is purchased.
This, my friend is the primary motivation for the power/money grabbers to maintain the status quo!
Can you imagine the uproar when every "Joe" suddenly realizes how little they are getting in return for their hard earned money?
Much time has passed.
I finally have the perspective of time to make my decision.
Yes, I still like your screen name.