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People will pay higher prices for cigarettes up to a point - and somebody has had to calculate what that level is, because the current government here in Denmar
by tomjen3 6y ago
People will pay higher prices for cigarettes up to a point - and somebody has had to calculate what that level is, because the current government here in Denmark was talking about trying to prevent young people from smoking, but didn't want to increase the prices too much, as that would overall cost tax money.
I think unlike heroin, smoking is probably easier to quit, and (because you know the size of the dosage for certain) easier to decrease your consumption.
I don't know the answer, maybe accept that some people are going to be unhealthy and, when you create public health systems some of those who have healthy habits are going to pay for those who have unhealthy habits and, while not fair, that is the price to pay.
Otherwise the question quickly becomes where do you draw the line? Mandatory weight control and mandatory calorie restrictions if found overweight?
- theonemind 6y agoIt seems counterproductive to me that they don't want to tax cigarettes enough to cut into tax revenue. In that case, it gives the appearance that rather than trying to benefit the public, they just picked something unpopular enough where they can dishonestly squeeze extra money out of some people. I never thought about it, but now that I do, vice taxes shouldn't go into the public coffers to prevent a conflict of interest. It should have a mandatory use in reducing the vice, or directly paying for economic externalities caused by the vice, and if not possible, should get donated to charity.