[MNJohnnie]

Sorry this argument is utter nonsense.

What is to prevent the current tax rate from being hiked 20-30-70%?

The notion that it will be easier to hike a sales tax is nonsense. EVERYONE pays the sales tax. It is much easier to hike the income tax by selling it as a “Tax hike on the rich” then it will be to raise a sales tax.

So those of you trying to demonized 9-9-9 go back to the drawing board for a new attack line. This dog won't hunt.

[Marie]

***The notion that it will be easier to hike a sales tax is nonsense. EVERYONE pays the sales tax. It is much easier to hike the income tax by selling it as a “Tax hike on the rich” then it will be to raise a sales tax.***

BING!BING!BING!

We have a winn-ah!

That’s exactly what stops it. The average Joe looking at his receipt won’t tolerate it going up - especially if they aren’t getting relief from gov’t rebates.

[DouglasKC]

Sorry this argument is utter nonsense. What is to prevent the current tax rate from being hiked 20-30-70%? The notion that it will be easier to hike a sales tax is nonsense. EVERYONE pays the sales tax. It is much easier to hike the income tax by selling it as a “Tax hike on the rich” then it will be to raise a sales tax.

I guarantee that a final sales tax bill will exempt anyone making less than X amount. The government will issue exemption cards.