I think the fair way to do it would be with a flat income tax - but it would have to be with NO loopholes or exceptions.

If they'd just take 10% of EVERY dollar earned in this country, they'd have all the money they'd ever need - and that would easily fund all state, federal, and local government.

But it'll never be done that way, because by no exceptions I mean NO exceptions. Every business, including non-profits and churches would pay 10% of their gross receipts. Every individual, rich or poor, would pay 10% of their gross income - with a Constitutional amendment stating that the rate can never be raised and no deductions, loopholes, or exceptions can ever be enacted.

The rich would probably pay more than they pay now - with no fancy accounting or deductions allowed. The poor wouldn't be hurt much by paying a dime on each of the few dollars they make.

And it'll never happen - because it's fair, sensible, and there's no "pork" in there for anyone.