https://freerepublic.com/tag/killingthegoose/ en-us Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:31:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2589063/posts One of the major reasons people come to San Francisco is to eat. However, members of the Board of Supervisors seem intent on killing this advantage. Today at their 2 p.m. meeting at City Hall they will vote whether or not to impose a “fee” that will increase the cost of any alcohol sold in the city. The reason for the fee, according to the bill’s sponsor, John Avalos, is to defray the cost of treating alcohol-related disease. The city spends an estimated $17 million a year for health costs related to alcohol abuse; this fee will raise about $16... SFGate: Inside Scoop https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2589063/posts#comment Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:31:01 GMT