An introductory discussion of the concept of the FairTax, following the ideas outlined by Neal Boortz and Congressman John Linder in their book "The FairTax Book." This is part 1 of a 3 part discussion. Part 1 focuses on the history of the income tax in America, and how politicians over the past century have hoodwinked the American public into accepting it as inevitable. The FairTax is a national sales tax which would replace all other federal taxes.