[lewislynn]

Now, no one needs a $200 pair of shoes

Someone with foot problems might, why should they be punished just because YOU determine need by price?

[SoothingDave]

Now, no one needs a $200 pair of shoes

Someone with foot problems might, why should they be punished just because YOU determine need by price?

LOL. Orthopedic shoes wouldn't be taxed under such a system (exempting necessities from sales tax). There are differences between orthopedic shoes and designer pumps.

SD

[kevkrom]

Someone with foot problems might, why should they be punished just because YOU determine need by price?

For once, I'm in agreement with lewislynn.

This is precisely why the NRST proposals call for no exceptions on retail sales taxes -- otherwise, you get into these types of cases where X is taxable, and Y isn't, and usually, it comes down to social engineering BS more so than any real logical reason.

Tax everything. But only once, and all at the same rate.