Right, it was a flippant remark meant to express exasperation in one particular thing. Not a well thought out policy proposal. Although, when you say "a crushi

Right, it was a flippant remark meant to express exasperation in one particular thing. Not a well thought out policy proposal. Although, when you say "a crushing burden on those people who could least withstand it" are you assuming I am suggesting a flat sales tax? It is possible to have a federal sales tax that has categories, with different percentage scales. So maybe a bag of rice has 0%, pork fried rice from the local Chinese food place has a %5 sales tax, and Lobster risotto from a fancy restaurant has a %50 sales tax. All I am suggesting is the burden of filing taxes should be pushed to businesses who already have to deal with accountants and lawyers and whatnot.