Lloyd:  Actually, it's possible that a three-legged tax system which includes a sales tax can result in reductions to both the income tax and property tax components. My suggestion would address the three major expenditure areas and match them with revenue streams:  State programs and services matched with income tax: local services except schools matched with property taxes and education matched with sales tax and lottery income.  This is just a general idea and I'm sure others have some as well.  

"smart $#$%" comments such as yours are fun, but actually contribute nothing to a constructive discussion of issues.  If you'd actually ever be interested in a civil discussion regarding this topic, I'd enjoy visit with you.  Give me a call and we can have a cup of coffee or a beer and a lively conversation.  Gary Crum  (I'm in the book...Junction city)