2006-07-26 18:19:59 · 7 answers · asked by Phredrick 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
We have more people missing work at my office due to alcohol than because of tobacco.
2006-07-26 18:26:25 · update #1
Come to Canada - taxing all "pleasures" has long been a practice - and the tax generated serves to fund (in part) our universal healthcare programs.
2006-07-26 18:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
Why don't we tax toilet paper and etc.? Alcohol is taxed like tobacco, why not hit everyone's pocket? What do u like, bubble gum, let's tax it a little higher? Maybe gas? Get off just a few and let's tax all.
2006-07-26 18:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by stargazsur1@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy you really have to research your question more. Alcohol is taxed to the hilt already.
The price of a botal of Burbin is 5 times the price that is costs to produce it.
The rest of the price is tax.
2006-07-26 18:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because alcohol is socially acceptable and the majority of politicians drink
2006-07-26 18:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. So many health problems arise from alcoholism, so it's only logical.
2006-07-26 18:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mira Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tax on alcohol.
2006-07-26 18:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's coming. If you smoke, you pay higher health insurance in most states.
2006-07-26 18:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by haterade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋