The 33% Solution is one such system.  It is based on some common sense ideas that every working American, self employed person, small business owner, corporate executive and government employee will easily understand and agree with – at least they will if they are honest and not looking out only for themselves.

At the same time, you can bet that those who suck the golden eggs out of the current system will find dozens of arguments against any approach that

·      denies them the booty that they snatch from the system that they have created and corrupted to serve themselves

·      unburdens you and every other American from excessive taxes and reporting requirements

In fact, those who serve in government receive many benefits that elude all but the wealthiest citizens.  The 33% Solution believes that all citizens, regardless of who their employer is, should receive the same treatment.  Therefore, The 33% Solution thinks that all existing government benefit programs should be ended and the people who serve us in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, whether elected, appointed, or hired, should be included in The 33% Solution. [1]