] Opponents say such a system would not be in the best
] interests of the poor and the middle class who would pay
] the same tax rate as the wealthy even though they have
] less disposable income.
Nothing I'd like to see better than for the IRS to go bye bye.
As opposed to saying "everyone pays the same tax rate" and "if you want a lower tax cut your spending".

Bush says national sales tax worth considering - Aug. 11, 2004