"Sin taxes" misses most of the problem of the availability in the first place. In lax states I end up paying half (i.e. $25 for a $50 bottle). That substantia

"Sin taxes" misses most of the problem of the availability in the first place. In lax states I end up paying half (i.e. $25 for a $50 bottle). That substantial difference is not taxes alone. I'd guess 15% is due to blocking private stores from entering the market. So I would rather pay higher taxes if my total cost for liquor goes down, if that makes any sense.