Feds suggest raising beer tax
Interesting — and for the beer fan, troubling — news here about a federal government plan to raise beer taxes to help pay for expanded health insurance for millions of Americans. The rationale: Raise taxes on things that contribute to poor health and increased medical costs in America. The Thirsty Beagle says this: Responsible consumption of beer doesn’t lead to poor health. Abuse of beer does. Just like abuse of any number of things can lead to poor health. TTB is not saying there’s an easy answer to funding health care in this country, but he is saying that it’s not fair to justify taxing people who enjoy beer responsibly to account for those who don’t. Your thoughts? Sound off in the comments section.
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