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ellisonz

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4. I voted against it.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Jun 6, 2012, 01:37 AM

Jun 2012

Sin taxes are regressive and the money will just go to big pharma type companies in large part. I would have voted for it if it went to something more useful, but considering our $16 billion budget deficit a handout to corporations on the backs of the poor isn't justifiable.

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