As over the top as Irie often is, I think he captures a key point on this issue. I also think it should be either or, not both the sales tax and an income tax. In deference to reality, we couldn't do away with the sales tax before imposing an income tax, cutting off the revenue stream. The move would have to be at the same time.

I share the concern that once established as an income tax on the upper crust, it would only be a matter of time (3 years) before the Legislature began tinkering with it, and imposing both taxes on us rather than dealing with state spending.

Sg