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They're still streaming in. I've posted from page (approx.) 101 through 111 on 3 threads and I can't keep up with them. I suspect the Tax Panel is astonished to see the volume of unremitting complaint. I'll leave it to others to post more later, perhaps.

FairTax would free markets, individuals from income tax. In “The FairTax Book,” Rep. John Linder (R-Ga.) and libertarian talk radio host Neal Boortz offer a witty and straightforward explanation of the political and economic consequences of making April 15 “just another day.” Published by Regan Books, it hits bookstores this week. And if tax reform is not a “hot” topic now, then give this book a month on the New York Times bestseller list for things to change. The FairTax is a bold idea to replace the income tax with a national sales tax. What’s so bold about it? Not...

House Committee on Ways and Means Statement of The Honorable John Linder, a Representative in Congress from the State of Georgia Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures of the House Committee on Ways and Means July 28, 2005 Mr. Chairman, Ranking Democratic Member McNulty, and Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate having the opportunity to testify today. IRS bashing has become a sport in this country. Whenever I mention the possibility of abolishing the IRS at a town hall meeting, I’m greeted with thunderous applause. And while I know that we can all recite the horror stories of...