statist, social engineer Paterson proposes 18% tax on soda

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http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/12/18/paterson.obesity/index.html


sad stuff... makes you wish Eliot hadn't screwed the hooker (or hadn't got caught, either way)

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http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/16/2008-12-16_gov_david_paterson_unveils_dire_new_york.html?page=0

other new/increased taxes on the following goods/services:


-music downloads (lol, just drive it even more underground.  A+ idea)
-movie tickets
-cable/satellite TV
-taxi rides
-beer
-wine
-cigars
-massages
-clothing over $110

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are things such as these, a reflection on us?  on our lack of real things to worry about?  you don't see governments in countries where people can't get enough food pulling this sh**t.

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This isn't a small tax. 18%? Is any sin tax that high anywhere?

try buying a pack of cigarettes in New York City.  probably 70-80% of what you're paying is to various governments.