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Ishniknork 07-19-2007 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata
I can only surmise that the reason they are targeting cigars is as a payback for the abuse imposed upon one fateful White House cigar that was used in a manner inconsistent with the purpose of a cigar. Next they'll tax blue dresses. :tsk:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:thumbup:

All I can think of is a song by the Beatles...

Eric5273 07-19-2007 12:42 AM

More regressive taxing. Every time they find a way to shift taxes towards consumption and away from income or property, they are shifting the burden of taxes towards those who spend a higher percentage of their income, i.e. poor people.

While certain items could be considered "luxury" items that only wealthy people can afford, I don't think a cigar qualifies.

MrLabGuy 07-19-2007 02:11 AM

I'd better start stocking up my humidor.

Wagner 07-19-2007 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric5273
More regressive taxing. Every time they find a way to shift taxes towards consumption and away from income or property, they are shifting the burden of taxes towards those who spend a higher percentage of their income, i.e. poor people.

While certain items could be considered "luxury" items that only wealthy people can afford, I don't think a cigar qualifies.


You don't, ask some old school baby boomers. When my father saw the price I paid for a cigar (let alone a box) he almost fell to the floor.

nupe10123 07-19-2007 09:09 AM

Even as a non-smoker that seems steep. If this passes, Snoop's cost per blunt has just jumped so he may not pass after his puff puff.

rebound 07-19-2007 09:11 AM

The cigar part of the blunt will cost more than the weed now! :rofl:


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