>You also wouldn't have these endless discussions about whether you should tax the poor 10% (because the tax affects them more) >No deductions for any special

>You also wouldn't have these endless discussions about whether you should tax the poor 10% (because the tax affects them more) >No deductions for any special interest. >I'm not a huge fan of subsidies either, but if you really think you need to "make it easier" for some vital or up and coming industries, then you could give them some subsidies for a while. Er.