2007-03-13 11:36:59 · 19 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
totally! i mean, if they do most peeps will get mad & they might stop buying beer cause their r lots of deaths from peeps who buy booze! ditto
2007-03-13 11:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Booky524 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do take a "right turn" on this issue. I don't object to adding fees for products that cause added costs to to every American because of misuse.
I smoke. I know there are added costs for health care because of this activity. I think it is only fair that I contribute to the cost of those who over indulge.
I enjoy a cocktail now and then. While I don't support anyone who drives and drinks, I know it happens, and as a consumer of this product, I think that taking on the costs of irresponsibility is not an outlandish request.
I don't like paying higher taxes, but there is the reality of "put up or give up" when the actions of some are unevenly financed by all.
2007-03-13 19:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by navymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If our taxes didn't go to our debts and went to more towards helping the people in this country, then I think we would be better off. Our country has become too bureaucratic and big that it's laws have become too complex. Why is the IRS documents a book and the US Constitution a leaflet. It is because the more complicated you make something the easier it is to suppress and control.
Yes, If our taxes represented us. No taxation without representation. At least it is a direct tax though :/ .
2007-03-13 18:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by themoodyspacecadet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its already taxed at a higher rate than just about anything except gas and cigarettes. What do you enjoy? Twinkies? How about raising the taxes on them because you twinkie eaters are more likely to have clogged arteries? Red meat? Same argument. Oh wait, my Grandad ate at least 2 twinkies per day and red meat at every dinner and bacon for every breakfast and lived to be 92.
So I ask you why would you want a higher tax on alcohol?
2007-03-13 18:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not really... in most states, the tax on booze is already pretty high... They should try taxing the rich a bit more... they don't need it as much...
2007-03-13 18:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YESSSS, put a tax on that crap. It is the cause of soooo many deaths a year, what's the price of a life compared to how much a person spends to get wasted???
Taxing it would also help society... by making them find other means for enjoying themselves instead of taking up a drug like alcohal to make them feel better.
Kidman
2007-03-13 18:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heck no.
I think they should put a higher tax on potato chips, soda, and candy bars.
Or better yet, how about no sin taxes, no taxes on consumption, and no subsidies to favored industries?
2007-03-13 19:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is already plenty of tax on booze.
2007-03-13 18:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are a liberal, then yes, tax the hell out of it. We were not meant to have fun on this planet. Our goal is to get a job, smile, pay our insane taxes, and shut up. liberals know what is good for us. if they say cigs and alcohol are bad, we gotta listen.
2007-03-13 18:48:19 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Of course I don't drink or smoke so a tax on either of those would not effect me in any way.
But the way so many people drive drunk they should have to pay more money to get drunk.
2007-03-13 18:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Mary ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Should they put a higher tax on tampons?
What's wrong with you??????
Why would you put a higher tax on anything, honey??????
2007-03-13 18:41:39 · answer #11 · answered by wolf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋