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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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[water-damage.livejournal.com]

I don't mind the idea of a cigarette tax that directly helped fund healthcare for those who have smoked and are now suffering for it. But the strippers/education tax is bizarre. Strayhorn must not know that The ShowPalace is already BYOB, and seems to have stayed running just fine.

Now, if there were, say, a strippers retirement fund or a job retraining fund, I think that would be an awesome thing to pay into, since basically they will hit a certain age and have very few job skills.

Basically, the taxes should go towards helping out with real societal problems associated with the given activity. Like taxes on gasoline should go towards clean air initiatives and alternative fuels research.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I like the way you think Miss Natalie. :D