two things HB, it is as fair as a flat income tax and it does not punish you for doing what you should be doing, going out and earning a living

America should get away from a punitive tax system

income and property taxes punish you for doing what you should do in America, have a job and own property

Why should a government punish the people through taxation?

A sales tax always offers a choice to the taxpayer that income taxes don't.