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[threeplusfire]

I don't believe in sin taxes. It's discriminatory, and it's bullshit. Why on earth do we allow subjective moral stances on things that are perfectly legal, such as strip clubs and cigarettes? Why not tax the vegans for not supporting our nation's beef industry? I want a five dollar surcharge on every hippie who steps outside reeking of marijuana, patchouli and a week's worth of unwashed stench. How about a special tax on all cars that earn less than 18 miles per gallon, or trucks that are too big to fit in the parking spaces at the grocery store? Can we tax the stupid just for being stupid? How about a tax on all people who have annoying little dogs?

Or maybe we could empty Governor Good Hair's bank account and solve some of the budget woes. I shouldn't read about local politics so early in the day.

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[tsarina.livejournal.com]

One of my problem is, should we rely on the strip clubs to pay those taxes and be honest about it? Should we depend on the people who patronize them? If we're going to put a tax on one kind of bar, why not all bars?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of strip clubs either. I think they would be an unreliable source of funding.

Tax the giant cars! Tax people who can't drive those giant cars! And then tax them while they talk on their phones and drive! ;)