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Submitted by Tom Kropewnicki, Jan 10, 2008 11:41

The FairTaxFraud Institute is putting out derogatory information about the FairTax to protect their vested interests in the current tax system. And why not? They've gamed the system for their lively hood for years. I'm sure buggy whip makers were up in arms about the automobile..

The fact of the matter is that the only thing that will keep the FairTax from becoming law is the people themselves. Their ignorance about the FairTax and their apathy in general are the roadblocks. It's not congress or the President. No one in congress or the President gets into their office without our votes. When we raise our voices loud enough they have to listen. When their jobs are threathened they must react. The FairTax, "AS WRITTEN", cannot be debunked. Shallow attacks can and are made,but they do not have the research behind them that the FairTax does. They only serve to confuse the casual reader.

Speak to a person on the street who has never heard of the FairTax. See if you get someone to then defend our current system. Lot's of luck! The only semi-negative comment I receive is, " It will never pass." My reply is simple, " Do you want it Passed ?" I personally do not care what Party or candidate gets the FairTax to become law, and I sure as heck will not vote for anyone who does not support it. I know for certain, I am not alone.

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Dear Ms Diana Furchtgott-Roth Thank you for your positive "Opinion" of January 9,2008 on the FairTax possibilities and the impact it... [MORE]	Joseph LeBlanc	Jan 12, 2008 01:46
Over 60 % of the oil consumed in this country is imported at a global price. Oil companies that sell... [MORE]	Bruce Barnes	Jan 13, 2008 01:36
I love the idea of the FairTax so much I've been staying up and posting in forums discussing it. What... [MORE]	dculling	Jan 11, 2008 06:47
"FairTax" definitions: Used property – defined as property on which the federal sales tax has been collected already, and property that... [MORE]	Bruce Barnes	Jan 12, 2008 01:02
Will the IRS really be gone? The IRS is uniquely qualified to administer the Fair Tax with people, computers, and... [MORE]	Bruce Barnes	Jan 10, 2008 23:46
The Consumption Tax will replace personal taxes of 60 % of the budget and also another 40 % to raise... [MORE]	Bruce Barnes	Jan 10, 2008 23:43
A consumption tax could garner more support if services/labor were taxed at a lower rate than new products. More US... [MORE]	Kristin	Jan 10, 2008 23:19
Ms. DIANA FURCHTGOTT-ROTH, I just read your article. I am impressed by the strong argument you made for investigating the fair... [MORE]	Ed Harrison	Jan 10, 2008 09:42
Take a simple example we can all understand like a gas station that sells gasoline to a customer and that... [MORE]	Bruce Barnes	Jan 12, 2008 01:45
Thanks for your accurate and thoughtful discussion of the FairTax. I support this proposal and believe the American People will... [MORE]	Rodger Gamblin	Jan 10, 2008 05:00
If the government no longer has the payroll of the multi-thousands of IRS employees and each of these people becomes... [MORE]	mjwhite	Jan 9, 2008 17:35
All the discussion to now has been on the internal effect of the FairTax but the international issues also deserve... [MORE]	Dewey715	Jan 9, 2008 14:00
The fairtax pushes the tax burden to the middle class. It eliminates middle class tax deductions like the mortgage interest... [MORE]	FairTaxFraud Institute	Jan 9, 2008 06:56
The FairTaxFraud Institute is putting out derogatory information about the FairTax to protect their vested interests in the current tax...	Tom Kropewnicki	Jan 10, 2008 11:41
Consider: "The fairtax pushes the tax burden to the middle class. " Considering the prebate provisions of the Fair Tax... [MORE]	David Patterson	Jan 10, 2008 14:50
To add research basis to Mr. Patterson's perceptive rebuttal, I offer the following: Over time, the FairTax benefits all income groups.... [MORE]	Ian Repley, Ann Arbor	Jan 10, 2008 20:41
The FairTax Act of 2007 (HR 25 / S 1025) represents a prospective power shift of massive proportions in America.... [MORE]	Ian Repley, Ann Arbor	Jan 9, 2008 04:52