I agree with you GNU. IMHO all should pay the same tax rate no exemptions or exceptions. The major problem as I see it is the government has no fiscal responsibility. They, the government, keep spending more and more even though less is coming in. The message that has been sent to business and the people is not to worry, borrow past your means, and expect to be bailed out by the government when you can't meet your obligations you willingly entered into. This is a slap in the face to every citizen and business that is fiscally responsibility. Of course, this is just MHO.