Some positive thoughts

Hi
The news is full of all the underhanded dealings going on in Washington so I will drop that line for a few days. It is time to concentrate on the positive and start throwing out some ideas for real change for people to see.
The first change is a call for a flat or fair tax. I have written about this in the past but it is worth while reviewing so here we go. A flat tax is levied on all income equally and is not deducted from your salary. You pay the tax as you make purchases. At first glance it seems as if this will be inflationary but you must consider what this type of tax replaces. When you get a paycheck it will be calculated by multiplying the hours worked by the rate per hour, no deductions for federal income tax, social security (FICA) If you are salaried the check will be for your salary, again with no deductions. Imagine, this means that you actually tell the fat cat politicians in Washington, DC what you want to pay in taxes. When was the last time you were able to do that. What will the lobbyists do? I would like to tell them but then this would be rated X.
Another advantage of a flat tax would be the sharp reduction in ear marks, there would not be enough money to waste on pet projects. The public simply would not fund these projects. Doesn't that rub it into the lobbyists and greedy politicians. (HaHa)
I think that we can even score a third point, namely, without the earmarks it would be harder for politicians to raise money for reelection, ergo, a term limit effect. The best part of all is that for the first time in decades we, the paying public will get our way. I know I would love that, how about you? Stay tuned for more ideas.
Now for one idea we don't want to change, the notion of remembering our brave service people in our prayers.
GOD Bless