[nsmart]

...and we haven't even gotten to illegal immigrants.

To receive the pre-bate, you must have a VALID SS#. Even illegals have to buy food, etc. so they will be paying the sales tax but not receiving the pre-bate. This will create a HUGE incentive to become legal.

[groanup]

This will create a HUGE incentive to become legal.

Excellent point.

[maine-iac7]

and we haven't even gotten to illegal immigrants. To receive the pre-bate, you must have a VALID SS#. Even illegals have to buy food, etc. so they will be paying the sales tax but not receiving the pre-bate. This will create a HUGE incentive to become legal.

HEY!

hadn't thought of that one!

great observation!