[foolscap]

The only thing that really annoys me about tampons and other sanitary products is that there is VAT (sales tax) on them (at least here in Ireland). The government puts VAT on all luxury items. I don't think tampons are exactly a luxury.

That is strange. I guess I like the American concept of a luxury item being something like a yacht. Are pads considered to be a luxury item also?

[Happygal]

Yup! The only items that escape VAT in Ireland are childrens clothes and shoes.