CALUDE MERTZENICH GETS THE FAIRTAX MESSAGE OUT TO CANDIDATES
Today’s Grassroots Corner comes from Iowa’s FAIRtax Leader, Claude Mertzenich of Decorah, Iowa. The occasion was a visit by independent candidate for Congress for the Second Congressional District of Iowa, Jody Puffett. Jody’s visited Club 45 (named in honor of the 45th President) of the Winneshiek County, Iowa. The Republican Party of Winneshiek County operates Club 45. It hosts regular party meetings and educational outreach events.
Claude wrote to Jody before the visit in an email:
“In advance of your visit to Club 45 tomorrow, I thought I'd bring to your attention the FAIRtax:
“How it works: https://fairtax.org/about/how-fairtax-works. Summary: The current federal income tax system is clearly broken — unfair, overly complex, and … impossible … to understand.
“But there is a reasonable, nonpartisan alternative before Congress (HR25) that is both fair and easy to understand. A system that allows you to keep your whole paycheck and only pay taxes on what you spend: The FAIRtax. Under the FAIRtax, all income and payroll taxes will be eliminated; YOU WILL KEEP YOUR ENTIRE PAYCHECK!!!!! The IRS will be eliminated. Federal taxes will then be collected at the cash register ONLY on new goods & services sold retail. Used goods will not be taxed.
“And because of the Prebate (https://youtu.be/HTOOw7u_lsI) and for a variety of other reasons, poor and middle-class families will be greatly aided by the FAIRtax. All Iowans and Americans will benefit greatly from the FAIRtax.
“For more information, visit https://fairtax.org/about/how-fairtax-works. For comprehensive, yet very understandable information about the FAIRtax, read the following books by Boortz & Linder: "The FairTax Book" and "FairTax: The Truth. Answering the Critics".
“Do you support the FAIRtax? Do you have a copy of "The FairTax Book"? If not, I'd be happy to provide you with one.
“Your website gives me the impression that you are favorable to true, comprehensive tax reform. The FAIRtax is the Big Solution we are looking for. I hope you will give it your serious consideration and will indicate your support. I hope you will sign the "No More Income Taxes 2024 Candidate Pledge" (https://fairtax.org/candidate-pledges/no-more-income-taxes-2024-candidate-pledge).
“If I can make it to the Club 45 event tomorrow, I will bring a copy of the pledge for you to sign.
“Sincerely,
“Claude Mertzenich”
Claude included this whiteboard video in his : https://youtu.be/HTOOw7u_lsI.
Following the event, Claude sent Jody a copy of the 2024 Candidate Pledge with a request to print it, sign it, and return it.
Jody, a financial executive, is running in the November general election against Republican incumbent, Ashley Hinson, and her Democrat opponent, Sarah Corkery. We have a call in to find out how the symposium went from her point of view.
From the periodic elements table in the background to this photo, it will not surprise you to learn that Claude teaches chemistry at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Claude has a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and a B.A. in Chemistry from Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Claude and his wife, Lauri, have been married for over thirty years and have four adult children.
I would love to hear your ideas on getting the FAIRtax message to the candidates.
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[1] Gabby Birenbaum, writing in The Daily Indy, “Will Trump's Las Vegas idea to end taxation on tips catch on?” July 3, 2024.
[2] Kevin Freking and Josh Boak, writing in Apnews.com, “Trump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers?" June 21, 2024.
Jim Bennett
AFFT Grassroots Coordinator & Secretary
AFFT Grassroots Coordinator & Secretary
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