I’m prepared to except different taxing systems but feel it should be in a way to be that people who have more (or consume more) pay more. I think it was Warren Buffet who was saying under the current system he effectively pays less tax than his secretary.

Maybe a taxing of items would be far better with absolutely no tax on income. Make a beer 3 times the price and make vegetables 3 times less, subsidise necessity by higher taxation of chosen goods. That way all would be able to afford a simple healthy life and there will be a more even bottom line. I know the corporations would never go for this because the poor is often their target audience.

Just some random thoughts, I am certainly no economist or politician.