Rocket Log — Why 9-9-9 Isn't Going Anywhere

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Why 9-9-9 Isn’t Going Anywhere

Let’s say you’re 20 years old. You don’t care what tax you pay — you haven’t paid any yet. But if I’m 65, I’ve spent my whole life paying income taxes. I’m about to stop paying them. What’s the benefit to me if you bring on a sales tax? Thanks — you’ve just made every retired person’s pension 30 percent less valuable.

Grover Norquist via Slate