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Originally Posted by aceventura3
Why not raise the tax on tofu, brussel sprouts, pine nuts, and $7 dollar lattes? Or, why not have a taxation policy that has a direct correlation to actual costs to society rather than an attitude of - let's just raise the tax on the things I find socially unacceptable? This is the attitude that is described by the concept "nanny state".
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Tobacco-related and alcohol-related health issues are a significant drain on the health care system and are among the highest causes of preventable deaths. Obesity is right up there as well.
When tofu and brussel sprouts have such an adverse impact, not just on the individual, but on the cost to society.....tax it!