Why not just increase the price of fuel slightly faster, then no one can afford to travel to work; therefore will not be able to afford booze.
That will also satisfy the Green pressure groups and take cars off the road. (Therefore no more drink driving).
Gordon Brown will be happy with piles of fuel tax.
2007-11-13 06:57:59 · 10 answers · asked by rogerglyn 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
MM? that sounds like it could be a solution :)
As far as the tax on booze is concerned I think it's a waste of time. It;s the same as putting the price of cigarettes up for the last ? years...people who want to smoke will moan about it...and continue buying them.
Think again Mr Brown...
2007-11-13 07:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh yes but your observation is flawed ,as if the price of fuel is increased and we cant afford to go to work so we cant afford the booze ,less goods get into the shops forcing the price of fuel higher and Gordon Brown will get less in tax ha ha what a good idea after all
2007-11-13 07:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why then do the countries with low tax levels have lower drink related problems some 88% of Britons drank alcohol in the last year, ahead of the French at 86% and the Germans at 70%.
2007-11-13 07:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this about alcohol tax or gas prices? Are we suggesting to raise taxes on alcohol that some how will lower or curb fuel prices? I'm not following the Q. can you clarify the post?
2007-11-13 07:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Net Advisor™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down with taxes on alcohol! I don't drive, but if they wanted to cut off the drinking and driving stuff they could just re-enstate the Prohibition that banned alcohol in the 1920's?
2007-11-13 07:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smart thanks to attempt that is via a calorie tax which may be supplemented through a nutrition tax. we may be able to really tax human beings out of weight problems and into in good structure and trim. fat human beings will be considered as tax protesters and characteristic to pay extra for each little thing from airline seats to movie tickets. this theory is a liberals dream come real, the most suitable habit administration style.
2016-10-24 04:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting the price of alcohol up will NOT stop people who are hell bent on getting drunk or drinking every single day .
2007-11-13 07:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they increase the price of fuel i would jack my job & spend all day drinking cider i love drinking that much.
2007-11-13 07:03:23 · answer #8 · answered by wolves69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it is successful then that will give the government even more money for their champaign lunches and smoked salmon sandwiches.
2007-11-13 07:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good idea.
2007-11-13 08:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋