Reply #171: Why not allow the government to tax any vices it deems unworthy or unacceptable?

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If the government can redline red light districts, why can't it impose specific taxes and regulations on those goods and services?

Guilty pleasure is right.


Smoking is unhealthy. $2 to $4 of taxes on top of the retail price.


Pornography. Can't be viewed until after 9 pm. It was changed to all day but restricted channels. If you want porn to be taxed extra to make up for state shortfalls, you might find a group of legislators who think it is a good idea.


I don't like women having to take unpaid leave for maternity, women in the child bearing range having different right to coverage in health care when it comes to birth control versus sexual aids for older men, and retirement incomes being taken away from workers because their companies did not protect their pensions.


Some stuff ain't fair.