Tom Toles for October 21, 1997
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Man 1: I think I'd like a chouce that won't cost me more.... He's making it complicated again.... For that you'll have to check the $10,000 political contribution box. You asked for tax simplification? Here you go! Just check box #1 or box #2. #1: Eliminate the current system and replace it with a flat tax. -Will cost middle-income tax payers more by eliminating progressivity. #2: Eliminate the current system and replace it with a national sales tax. -Will cost middle-income taxpayers more, because they spend a higher proportion of their income.