Quote Originally Posted by SteveinMN View Post
...Many of the benefits and tax breaks created over the years are there to encourage particular behaviors. Unraveling them will take a long time and may lead to consequences many did not anticipate. I wonder if we, as a population, really are up to it.
No we are not. Sadly, those with common sense on both sides of the political spectrum know it won't happen, certainly not with the entrenched parties.

Close your eyes, plug you nose, and start voting Libertarian or for Ron Paul.