FairTax: The Movie
From the mailbag… Justin Cates writes:
A year or two ago, Neal Boortz mentioned a cool idea for a movie to truly explain how the FairTax would work in reality and change the lives of everyday people. The premise was to portray a character in the real world living under the FairTax, with no concept of an income tax. The protagonist, a politician, would come into the story pushing forth the idea of an income tax, and based on the premises laid out in the beginning of the movie, it would show how ludicrous an income tax system really is.
Fast-forward to now, I live in Atlanta and am a student at the Art Institute of Atlanta (Interactive Media and Design), and Belinda Skelton, Neal’s Executive Producer, is a friend of mine through professional connections. In February, I approached her with the idea of making this movie into reality. She, in turn, has gotten Neal on board to work with me on the script, which will be completed by the end of the year, and I will be shooting in 2010, with a launch date of April 15, 2010.
I won’t lie, my ultimate goal is to have this video played at the Atlanta Capitol Tax Rally that I am sure will again take place this coming year. I have made some excellent local connections to make this a reality, but I also want to take this as national as possible across the web.
Anyway, I would be honored to have you all take a look at my website, www.fairtaxthemovie.org
If any of you would like to discuss this project and/or help/point me in the right direction for ways to promote it, it would really help.
Imagine a world without the income tax. April 15th is just like any other day; there is no standing in line to mail your tax returns (and check), no wait for a refund (for some) and no more discussion of “take-home pay.” Prices are lower, and over $10 trillion working off shore to escape the 2nd highest corporate income tax rate in the industrialized world would come home. On April 15th, 2010, see what this actually means. Live life under The FairTax, and never go back…
Well, here we go again! At the risk of endangering my newly acquired unmoderated status, and after reviewing Mr Cates website, it seems to me that if he is going to make a film based on the information contained in two “comic” books, then shouldn’t he call his film a cartoon?!
Seriously, the same unsubstantiated claims are apparently to be presented again in film form. The “free lunch” price issue, the mythical offshore wealth, the disingenuous claims about corporate tax rates, and the inaccurate claim that the exclusive 30% rate is a myth? I’m sorry, but if we are going to advertise his film, why not ask him to read some of the discussions and research on your blog? Accuracy counts! HOOF IN MOUTH DISEASE AWAITS THE UNEDUCATED!
I’d be happy to review his script in order to provide a counter, if necessary, to whatever Boortz might claim, but I’m not going to hold my breath awaiting that assignment.
It is with deep regret to announce that FairTax: the Movie will not be released as scheduled. Our goal was for it to be released on April 15th, 2010, but unfortunately, unforeseen outside circumstances have caused the project to be suspended until a later date. The fight continues, however, so continue on… We will be back, and the FairTax will prevail!
Do you have any idea as to when the Fair Tax Movie might be released or has the project been suspended indefinitely? Inquiring minds would like to know!