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To: Jim Robinson
They wouldn't lower their prices; when have ( except during the GREAT DEPRESSION ) businesses ever done that, when they got a tax break ?

Okay, so there is NO Fed income tax, but there would still be the rest of the deductions ? That would mean a 10 % ( and that's far too low, it'll be closer to 20 % ) consumption tax added to EVERY SINGLE purchase ? Taxes on food, drugs, doctor's visits, manicures, haircuts, etc. ? This, on top of state, city ( where it applies ), property and already existing consumption taxes ? There'll also be new tarrifs ( China, Europe, et al are just gonna LOVE that, Jim. )on everything we import and that'll raise the price of those items and make the consumption tax , on them, even higher.

There'll be NO mortgage deductionms ; however, they buyer will have to pay at least a 10 % ( probably much HIGHER ) consumption tax on the purchase of a new home / apartment ? There wouldn't be enough " extra " money, in peoples' pockets for that !

No unemployment benefits, no Medicare, no Medicad, and that's done immediately , in your wish list ? The Veterans Revolt, will look like a day in the park, compared to the riot, that would take place.

look, I'm NOT in favor of a bloated government and HATE the IRS ; however, reality tells me, that this plan is a crock. Back to the drawing board !

26 posted on 11/13/2002 1:46:57 AM PST by nopardons
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To: nopardons
You are arguing against the NRST without fully comprehending what it is and what it does. I'd urge you to read H.R. 2525 and H.R. 2717 very carefully before make any more assumptions about what is and is not re: the NRST.

You might be pleasantly surprised.
177 posted on 11/16/2002 7:07:23 PM PST by Taxman
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