2007-09-29 01:50:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I've said this for a long time. There are more drinkers than smokers. I think alcohol is worse than smoking.....for obvious reasons. More tax money would be generated also. Good point!
2007-09-29 01:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 3⤊ 6⤋
The reason it's so much more expensive is indeed the taxation regime , however , there is also the generally agreed notion that taxes on Beer , Wine , Cigarettes and Spirits are "sin" taxes with any government looking to make a statement with regard public health , revenue creation etc. In Britain , the demand curve for beer is such that a small reduction in price would lead to many more units being sold , if any government then reduced tax it would lead to a greater indulgence or mor units sold . The Culture in Britain would be such that we'd not believe our luck and we'd get drunk to celebrate , European countries seem to have a more balanced approach to drink and its dangers .
2016-05-21 03:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol, of all kinds, already is taxed on a federal and state level and has been for a very long time.
2007-09-29 03:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are already. Why do you think its illegal to make moonshine? It is because the government can't tax it. Thats why.
2007-09-29 15:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Cowboy Jacob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the government should ban them because of all the problems they have been causing us. For instance, drunk driving, cancer, liver problems. Down with beer! Up with soda!
2007-09-29 01:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Aren't they? Heck, yes!
2007-09-29 01:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good idea.
2007-09-29 01:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by Meow Mix 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I believe they should.
2007-09-29 07:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are. No I don't think they should.
2007-09-29 02:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It already is.
2007-09-29 01:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by macaroni 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋