Bluebird, I bet your brother is familiar with this.

If we had the Fair Tax there would be no hidden taxes. Companies would not pay taxes and would be more likely to keep their manufacturing plants and companies in the US rather than other countries.

We would pay a higher sales tax, so if we bought a car or furniture, we would pay higher tax on those items BUT we could afford to because our income would increase. It would give us control over the amount of tax we pay. If we didn't want to pay tax, we could purchase used items or nothing except the necessities.

If you approve of this plan, please contact your senator and congressperson and let them know. I understand most of them have read the Neal Boortz book which outlines the plan (even the President has it). They will not push this unless forced to because this plan would take much of their leverage and power away. This is a grassroots movement, not Democrat or Republican, that is really getting steam - together we can make a difference!

Daisygirl

[ January 24, 2006, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: Daisygirl ]