DU this "Flat Tax" poll

[DuaneBidoux]

Currently most are saying yes they want flat tax. Long way to go.

<http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CNBCTV/Promos/P118420.asp>

[BlueEyedSon]

1. We already have a defacto flat tax

[RobertSeattle]

2. People also want free milk and cookies

The details always kill the supposed simplicity of the flax tax.

[entanglement]

3. Flat taxation is utterly regressive, I don't understand

why it has so many supporters :shrug:

[nickinSTL]

6. Because people don't really understand it

They think flatter=easier and don't really consider the reality of it.

[ElectroPrincess]

4. Thanks for the notice ...

It appears that "Earl and the Gang" have already skewed the results toward a resounding "yes" at this point. Join in and even things out fellow DUers before the freepers crack open their second beer of the morning. :P

[FormerDittoHead]

5. Funny how it's never really "flat"...

I always find it funny how NO ONE EVER SUGGESTS that unearned income (cap gains, dividends, rent) be taxed at the same "flat" rate as earned income (which, unlike unearned income is subject to social security tax as well).

Isn't it AMAZING how EVERY TIME the Republicans propose ANYTHING with taxes it favors the rich? You'd think that if they were TRYING to be "fair" there'd be a time, JUST ONCE, where the breaks don't go to the richest...

[beyurslf]

7. People will always support this in the simple question form.

When they hear the details of how it works, they don't like it.