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Why The Flat Tax Isn’t Any Better
Last month’s “Carnival Freak” is Praveen, who, for reasons unknown to all but himself, neglected to follow the Carnival’s stated rules, and submitted a column arguing in favor of the flat, national sales tax. He is solely responsible (and deserving of) any ridicule others may cause him to suffer. But I have better things to do than tear apart his naievète. Ha! No, I don’t. But I’ll at least try and be civil about it This will not be a column against the principle of taxation – that’s a much bigger beast to slay. Here I only endeavor to demonstrate that the “flat tax” is not nearly as charming as its proponents would have you believe. It should not be inferred that I favor the status quo … Read entire article »
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