[DennisR]

I disagree. Yes, although the dregs of society get away with zero or no taxes, that is probably a small percentage of the population. A national sales tax is a very bad idea because capitalism is built on consumerism. No consumerism = no economy. And when you raise the price of something--which is what a national sales tax would do--you will sell less of it. Be that as it may, if you want a national sales tax, write that on the front of the tax booklet and send it in. Anything would be better than what we have now. I plan on sending my booklet in on the same day I send my taxes in.

[Don Corleone]

No consumerism = no economy. And when you raise the price of something--which is what a national sales tax would do--you will sell less of it.

There are presently about 100 seperate taxes levied on a loaf of bread before you get it at the grocery store. That is in effect a hidden VAT and doesn't seem to stop consumption much. Flat Tax=Good Idea.

[jadimov]

...when you raise the price of something--which is what a national sales tax would do

Under a sales tax, prices will go up but so would disposable income. We would no longer pay income taxes.

I still like your protest idea.

[Principled]

And when you raise the price of something--which is what a national sales tax would do

An nrst, oddly, would not increase prices. Takes a little thinking, but it's true.