The people who use alcohol should pay for part of the cost to society, just like we’ve accepted that concept with tobacco,” Beall said.”
New ox to gore ping!
I'm torn on this one.
As a person who appreciates a nice cold beer, my heart goes out to those poor Californians who might have to pay this onerous tax.
But as a person who enjoys poetic justice, I hope the new tax IS imposed. That way, all the smug idiots who sang the praises of smoke-free California bars will also get to enjoy the unintended consequences of their smoking ban.