I agree with most of this, except for VAT Lets not do that, We have enough hidden taxation in prices as is it, I am not a fan of this style of taxation as it

I agree with most of this, except for VAT Lets not do that, We have enough hidden taxation in prices as is it, I am not a fan of this style of taxation as it allows for government to increase taxes (and prices) on consumers while never having to answer for those increases because the people take it out on companies and vendors not on the government where their anger belongs VAT taxation is terrible and should always be opposed