3 ms·
What makes you think that? In states with the nickel redemption, I’ve often seen homeless people collecting cans and bottles to return. This makes me suspect
by kevinventullo 5y ago
What makes you think that? In states with the nickel redemption, I’ve often seen homeless people collecting cans and bottles to return.
This makes me suspect the average redeemer has less money than the average fronter.
- RhysU 5y agoI would be willing to bet that the 99% pays at least 99% of those nickels and the 1% pays at most 1% of them. I would consider those nickels regressive if most of them come from the lower half of economic distribution even if they all end up in the hands of the homeless.
- jjeaff 5y agoBut is a regressive tax bad if it is taxing something bad? (i.e. sugary drinks)
- NovemberWhiskey 5y agoDiet drinks, unsweetened ice tea etc all pay the tax.
- jjeaff 5y agoAll just about as unhealthy.