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molson · 09-10-2009, 07:09 PM

As small government/libertarian as I tend to be, I've always loved the sin taxes, because to me, its about choice more than it is about the government penalizing certain behaviors.

The income tax, to me, is inherently awful, as the government takes your money before you even get it. There's no choice there. But I like the idea of an America where you can choose your way out of taxation to some extent.

People who can't afford high alchohol/cigarette taxes but spend their paychecks away on them anyway don't deserve to succeed (same with marijuana, which I'd be all for legalizing). On the other hand, the guy who can refrain from "sin" and the sin taxes has a step up - that's the kind of guy who should get the benefits, who should get the breaks.

Obviously, it can go too far, but I'm all for a tax system that punishes the lazy, unhealthy, undisciplined, and rewards those with will, discipline, and a focus to improve their situation.

09-10-2009, 07:09 PM	#5004
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	As small government/libertarian as I tend to be, I've always loved the sin taxes, because to me, its about choice more than it is about the government penalizing certain behaviors. The income tax, to me, is inherently awful, as the government takes your money before you even get it. There's no choice there. But I like the idea of an America where you can choose your way out of taxation to some extent. People who can't afford high alchohol/cigarette taxes but spend their paychecks away on them anyway don't deserve to succeed (same with marijuana, which I'd be all for legalizing). On the other hand, the guy who can refrain from "sin" and the sin taxes has a step up - that's the kind of guy who should get the benefits, who should get the breaks. Obviously, it can go too far, but I'm all for a tax system that punishes the lazy, unhealthy, undisciplined, and rewards those with will, discipline, and a focus to improve their situation. Last edited by molson : 09-10-2009 at 07:10 PM.