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peaceandlove · 05-28-2009, 10:47 PM

I don't know about anyone else, this is getting tiring! Higher State sales taxes and more of them and now a "National" Sales Tax?

Let's see, the US DEBT PER CITIZEN today is: $36,901 http://www.usdebtclock.org/

Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look

Levy Viewed as Way to Reduce Deficits, Fund Health Reform

By Lori Montgomery
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

With budget deficits soaring and President Obama pushing a trillion-dollar-plus expansion of health coverage, some Washington policymakers are taking a fresh look at a money-making idea long considered politically taboo: a national sales tax.

Common around the world, including in Europe, such a tax -- called a value-added tax, or VAT -- has not been seriously considered in the United States. But advocates say few other options can generate the kind of money the nation will need to avert fiscal calamity.

Article continues: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/wire.php?view=5494

05-28-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Considered Unthinkable ~ A "NATIONAL" Sales Tax????? I don't know about anyone else, this is getting tiring! Higher State sales taxes and more of them and now a "National" Sales Tax? Let's see, the US DEBT PER CITIZEN today is: $36,901 http://www.usdebtclock.org/ Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look Levy Viewed as Way to Reduce Deficits, Fund Health Reform By Lori Montgomery Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, May 27, 2009 With budget deficits soaring and President Obama pushing a trillion-dollar-plus expansion of health coverage, some Washington policymakers are taking a fresh look at a money-making idea long considered politically taboo: a national sales tax. Common around the world, including in Europe, such a tax -- called a value-added tax, or VAT -- has not been seriously considered in the United States. But advocates say few other options can generate the kind of money the nation will need to avert fiscal calamity. Article continues: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/wire.php?view=5494 Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-28-2009 at 11:01 PM.