Allan Burns Seeks US House Seat from Rightwing Extremist

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Allan Burns Seeks US House Seat from Rightwing Extremist

By Betty Clermont

(APN) LAWRENCEVILLE – Allan Burns, running against the powerful incumbent, US Rep. John Linder (R-GA), in Georgia's 7th Congressional District, knows he has an uphill battle.

However, Burns's race is extremely important. US Rep. Linder is a proponent of the national sales tax which would replace all other federal taxes. Linder's extremist plan would create a disproportionate burden on the poor to finance government, while letting the rich pay only a tiny fraction of their wealth, and possibly bankrupting the federal government. Linder and Right-wing radio talk show host "Neal Boortz" co-authored a book on the subject.

"Democrats suffer a tremendous disadvantage, given the huge financial resources available to Republican candidates. Even without much money, though, anything can happen and I remain optimistic without being naïve," Burns told Atlanta Progressive News.

APN interviewed Burns following a Town Hall Meeting conducted by Linder at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on August 24, 2006.

This was the only way to get both sides heard since Linder has refused to debate Burns and the Burns Campaign has asked what Rep. Linder has to hide?

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