Better that everyone pays than some put-upon minority. At least that way, everyone’s ox is gored and perhaps they will react as appropriate to the attack. When a minority is selected to pay the tab, the result is what the politicans like best, a majority that only cares if they’re included among the payees.
“Better that everyone pays than some put-upon minority. At least that way, everyone’s ox is gored and perhaps they will react as appropriate to the attack. When a minority is selected to pay the tab, the result is what the politicans like best, a majority that only cares if they’re included among the payees.” - vetsvette
Actually, your case isn’t so clear. If each citizen is taxed just a small amount for a program, then each citizen has little motive to oppose the spending. If a few are taxed a large amount, then those few have much motive to oppose the spending. That’s the standard analysis, and it usually applies, but for some reason smokers have turned out to be real weenies.
In regard to this specific program, by far the best strategy would be to hold parents financially responsible for their children’s welfare. What a concept!