"Our goal should be a single flat rate that is as low as possible....." Then "The law should allow exemptions only for the following: "
Well, he really isn't for a single flat rate, is he?
"Here is Butler on legal reform:"
Then he says nothing.
That is part of my problem with him. I attempted a dialogue with him specifically about taxes and legal reform. He wasn't interested in even discussing them. Due to those attempts at discussion I get all of his communications. I am not impressed and I don't see a true committment to core fiscally conservative issues.
Most flat-tax plans allow exemptions. I recall Phil Gramm's plan from 1996 (when he ran for President) specifically allowing the mortgage deduction, and both his plan and Steve Forbes's exempted the first $40,000 or so in earnings (which would rise for people with dependents) from the tax.
I think Butler could certainly flesh out his positions a little more on some issues, but the election is over 10 months away. The point is, Butler is a conservative across the board, not just on "moral issues."