So you would abolish the IRS? Would that include state and local taxes? Methinks those would rise DRAMATICALLY in order to make up the federal government's contribution to things like schools, roads, emergency services, etc, not to mention the things the federal government funds completely like the Coast Guard, etc. Would you want to do away with the EPA and FDA too or where do you suppose we get the money to pay for those? We've all seen lately what a good job the corporations do in protecting the consumer when left to their own devices (witness the lead paint on toys fiasco).

Yeah, abolishing the IRS makes a flashy talking point but it's usually supported by people who haven't thought the ramifications through. The thousands of sheep following Ron Paul have no idea of the quagmire he would create if he were to even one or two or things he proposes like abolish the IRS.

The whole "I shouldn't have to pay federal taxes because it's my money and they're not spending it the way I want" argument if flawed on sooo many levels. If you don't want to pay taxes, then don't take advantage of ANY of those services and protections your taxes pay for. No calling 911. No partaking in the public water supply. No going to a library. No sending your kids to a public school or even a private one that receives any sort of government funding. The list could go on and on and on.

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