[Lokibob]

“The Senate Committee is focusing on behaviors that contribute to the country’s rising medical costs. Rumor has it they are also looking at adding a tax to soda and other sugar laden drinks which are thought to have a causal connection to obesity. The wine producers claim since wine has shown some health benefits it shouldn’t be included in a “lifestyle choice” tax.”

From http://www.examiner.com/x-6989-Ft-Lauderdale-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Beer-tax-to-rise-if-Congress-gets-their-waywhats-next

....Bob

[mosaicwolf]

"The wine producers claim since wine has shown some health benefits it shouldn’t be included in a “lifestyle choice” tax.”

Beer should fall into this same category. My Grandfather used to have a bowl of beer (room temperature) with stale bread floating in it every day of his life. He lived until 98.

[Erik Latranyi]

The Senate Committee is focusing on behaviors that contribute to the country’s rising medical costs.

And this is BEFORE socialized healthcare is put into place!

Just imagine what they are going to do AFTER they have full control........

[Erik Latranyi]

The Senate Committee is focusing on behaviors that contribute to the country’s rising medical costs.

Shooting can lead to hearing loss.....tax it.

Red meat leads to prostate trouble....tax it.

Sodium leads to high blood pressure...tax it.

CO2 leads to global warming....tax it.

As long as there is "consensus" that something is harmful.....tax it.