I drink and I'll support this tax ONLY if some other tax is reduced.
I don't like the social engineering aspect of taxes. However, it's a reality and so let's apply the tax where it can do so good. In this case the reduction of alcohol consumption.
The KEY to this is that some other tax needs to be reduced. That'll never happen so they can shove it!
"Once the principle is admitted that it is the duty of government to protect the individual against his own foolishness, no serious objections can be advanced against further encroachments."
Ludwig von Mises
I think we need to change the mindset that taxation is allowable to influence behavior, there's no end if allowed to continue.