What I hear you saying Rep. Gara is when government cuts spending, there is less to go around and businesses lay off people. You also want a 'fair' tax.  Why would I want to give my money to you to determine who should get it? Why shouldn't I be able to spend my money on the businesses, contractors, and give to charity (like government grants) as I see fit and help the economy?
I live in an area and pay property and business taxes to the local government for my roads, schools, and social services to live where I choose to. If local governments don't want to levy taxes, the state should step in and levy property taxes and business taxes to help pay for the services the state provides like airports, roads, schools and social services. Then it will be 'fair' for everyone in the state  Until everyone across the state has to 'fairly' pay local taxes, we should not be thinking of any type of universal tax. People should pay to live where they want to live and for the services they want.

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