We have GOT to broaden the tax base of this nation, otherwise we're screwed. I strongly urge a 5% NATIONAL sales tax that would tax the majority of people and generate several hundred BILLION dollars worth of revenue. If the government would take those profits and pay down the national debt, I think most people wold support it. If 50 MILLION illegal aliens in country arent paying their fair share of taxes (while working here in this country), a sales tax would get them. Its VITAL we broaden the tax base, for many good reasons. Obama's 20 trillion dollar debt has GOT to be paid off somehow, and a federal sales tax is the easiest way to do it. If it "hits the poor too hard" then left all EBT and Food Stamp sales be tax exempt.