Discuss the advisability of having the United States adopt a flat tax system, rather than our present progressive tax system. Our present system has caused significant controversies and contains many favors (deductions or tax credits) for certain activities. Having a flat tax system, with few or no deductions, would be easily applied. Advocate for having a flat tax system in the United States.

Defend the current tax policy as better than the new policy being advocated. Discuss in favor of the present progressive tax system, with deductions and tax credits for various items and activities.