Feminine products (pads and tampons) are taxed by the government because they are not considered a "required" product - what do womyn and men think of this? I think it is ludicris and horribly sexist! To quote a great Monty Python sketch, "I don't want to bleed all over the place!"
2006-08-10 05:37:42 · 8 answers · asked by Starlight 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am from Canada - and they ARE taxed here...
2006-08-10 05:52:29 · update #1
Some states have tax on groceries. I think those are fairly necessary items too. Why should products for women be non-tax items? Some would consider that to be sexist by getting special treatment.
2006-08-10 05:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by harleychick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is the worst item to be taxed. We don't choose to get our period so tampons and pads should be considered a necessity and not be taxed. This is sexist because if men knew what women had to go through, they would go insane. It's honestly ridiculous that the government would tax something so important because no one wants to bleed everywhere and I'm sure men don't want that to happen either
2014-11-29 12:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age everything is taxed. I think they would charge you tax for dying if they thought they could get it although your family ends up paying the taxes for your funeral expenses.
2006-08-10 12:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes women are taxed for feminine products hell the government taxes everything but we all must pay tax sorry. mens products are taxed as well.
2006-08-10 13:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just the opposite here in Canada.
2006-08-10 12:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by mama_bears_den 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cant see how it can be a luxury item but the alternative is what leaves?
2006-08-10 12:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by M T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess that they're not food (?).
Heck, even water is taxed. I'll bet condoms are also.
2006-08-10 12:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by lrad1952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ehh seems stupid. it's not "required" that juss seems STUPID... since it kinda is....??
2006-08-10 12:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by olivia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋