2007-12-27 15:58:35 · 9 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Da Ent Wife: But sin taxes aren't about raising money for the government, they're about improving society's morals, right?
... right?...
2007-12-27 16:06:13 · update #1
Da Ent Wife: I tend to agree... And I have yet to see any good evidence that "sin taxes" actually change behavior. For that matter, I don't think it's inside the scope of government to coerce people's personal behavior.
2007-12-27 16:25:42 · update #2
No. But sweetie tell me honestly, what would make more money for the state, a sin tax on alcohol and smokes or a sin tax on textbooks and calculators? Be honest now.
No, quite frankly. I mean let's be honest here. If i were trying to improve your morals then sex outside of marriage would be illegal, wouldn't it? I'm feeling entirely too Machiavellian tonight, the government just wants to find a way into your pocketbook, bottom line. If they can use Christian morals to do so, then they will. I'm not justifying it, mind you, I think sin taxes are silly, I'm just being honest here.
EDIT - Well then, you've just made my point, haven't you? Sin taxes have nothing to do with changing your behavior and all about getting money from you. I rest my case. (Sin taxes are still silly in my opinion).
2007-12-27 16:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hahahahahahaha!
And the Science Channel costs $11.95 for a 2 hour block like the Spice Channel and Playboy.
2007-12-28 00:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Having been to Texas a lot, I wouldn't be surprised. I'm pretty sure they have them on grammar books. Have you ever heard some of those people speak?
2007-12-28 00:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh Mah Gawd! I went to buy my lil' nephew that "Jurassic Park" film to put in his stockin'. I had to duck behind a curtain at the back o' that video store! I've never been so embarrassed in all my life! And then they charged me that there sinnin' tax...
2007-12-28 00:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As well as on dictionaries, judging from some of the spelling on here.
2007-12-28 00:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Probably not but a hilarious question.
2007-12-28 00:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Moo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I would not be surprised.
2007-12-28 00:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
ooohhhh.....scary thought...but probably very realistic in them there parts....
2007-12-28 00:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by tandypants 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't get out much do you?
2007-12-28 00:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by Linda J 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋