I'm not sure I understand the flat tax concept yet. If the flat tax is going to earn the government the same amount in taxes, how would a flat tax not just be a giveaway to the rich and a put heavier burden on the poor and middle class -- the money has to come from somewhere, right?
Also, would a flat tax really simplify things? I mean the only thing complicated about a progressive tax system is using the lookup table to find the amount you pay. It seems to me like the deductions and tax breaks are why the system is so complicated and produces loopholes.
LucidSky