“We’re going to make the tax system less intrusive and complicated!”

“How is that?”

“By requiring you to report every purchase you make every month so we know how much to tax you.”

“Won’t that be more intrusive?”

“Well yes, but think of all the money you’ll save in taxes that are now gone.”

“But I’ll be paying 20% tax on everything I purchase atop the state and local taxes I pay now.”

“Look pal, this gets rid of the IRS, and that’s all we care about. Now smile and nod.”