I see no difference between a 'fair tax' and corruption. Countless empires before America have succumb to corruption because the elites thought that they deserved more, which in turn takes money away from the government which provides for and protects society, and then the empire falls.
The same thing is happening to America. For the past 50 years, tax rates have become more and more flat, from 80% tax on the wealthy in the 1950's to 25% tax on the wealthy today. Not suprisingly, America's economy and strength continue to fall from grace. Pushing for even flatter tax rates is akin to insanity, trying something that doesn't work over and over again expecting different results. If the square block doesn't fit in the circle hole, push harder.
