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Soda Taxes Hurt the Poor and Don’t Work

Published on May 26, 2019 By sirrahc

“Sin tax proponents have shifted gears by arguing that taxation is mainly aimed at compensating society for the drains sinners impose on the public healthcare budget and reducing the harm consumers do to themselves. With this new push, the limits of what defines a sin steadily are being expanded.” — “‘Sin Tax’ Costs Outweigh Benefits” […]

Don’t Tax My Dew, Dude!

Published on March 12, 2010 By sirrahc

Noooooooooo!!!! This can’t be happening! Is nothing sacred?! Now some state & local governments want to take it upon themselves to, in effect, punish you for consuming something unhealthy by adding an extra tax onto things like soda, candy, and other sugary foods. Maybe even pizza! Cigarette smokers must be either crying or laughing their […]