Do you think I should pay a TAX on a Big Mac???

[lost-in-nj]

Can a Big Mac tax save New Jersey hospitals?

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine said Tuesday he's open to using a "sin tax" to help provide funding for struggling hospitals.

His comments came after Amy Mansue, of Children's Specialized Hospital, suggested a fast food tax during a meeting between Corzine and hospital leaders on proposed state hospital and health care aid cuts.

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D90BPL603.htm


I notice through all this crap
yanno
tax cigarettes
tax fast food

hey!! Hello!!
god forbid they tax their alcohol any more than they have to



this sucks


I haven't bought fast food in 2 years

but I don't think it should be taxed......

tax your wine sherry, beer

just my

opinion


lost

[TZ]

1. Hmm

We have had a junk food tax in Maryland for awhile now..It doesn't bother me..guess I'm used to it.

[unpossibles]

2. I'm not crazy about the idea BUT

poor diet lands a lot of people in the hospital so I guess it's at least poetic and appropriate.

[lost-in-nj]

8. I understand this

but sometimes

this is all anyone can afford

with the dollar menus and all

not to mention being on the run to keep up so we can afford to live


a vicious cycle


lost

[lost-in-nj]

11. PLEASE

don't go there



to many variables



I know people that eat there because it's FAST

but take care of themselves.....



next


lost

[unpossibles]

25. no, I get what you're saying and as someone who has been there

am quite sympathetic as well to the monetary issue.

[lisa58]

3. Corzine is really struggling to find some money...

...there already are cigarette and alcohol taxes.

Fast Food - wow. I don't eat it and haven't for years and years so I wouldn't be affected at all. There is a McDonalds around the corner and the drive-thru actually blocks traffic at certain times of the day so I'm sure it would a money-maker for the state.

I have no idea how I feel about this.

[lost-in-nj]

10. Cigs are taxed every other day

they are 6 bucks a pack (or more)

should be 3
no I do not smoke


Alcohol


I do not remember the last time
I read it was taxed..
I do drink

lost

[lisa58]

14. I bought a pack of cigs in December...

...walked in the store and asked for the cheapest pack: $7.50!!!!

I was shocked - talked to the guy for 10 minutes about the prices. When I smoked $3.00 a pack was a lot.

[Clovis Sangrail]

4. it's a tax on the poor /nt

[Mojambo]

9. Agreed. n/t

[Deja Q]

5. Hmmm, the Boston Beer Shindig...

:spray:

[lost-in-nj]

12. Hi hon

not sure what your talking about....


:hi:


lost

[MADem]

6. That's one of those "latte liberal" ideas--taking small pleasures away from the common man...

I can't see it passing. If they're going to do that, well, tax the shit out of a steak dinner, a salad, and rolls--same damn ingredients, just that the steak dinner has better (and more) meat, and less soy filler and fatty binders.

Perfect storm to get the working class Dems AND the "don't regulate me" right to join hands. Just because some idiot PROPOSES it, doesn't mean it is law.

Cigarette taxes go over 'ok.' Fast food taxes, though? That's a bit too much.

[lost-in-nj]

13. Do not count on it!!!!

Did you know that AC Casinos are going TOTALLY smoke free!!!???


That passed

but I GUARANTEE
it will not last

to much money will be lost
to much "other" revenue....



wait


lost

Corzine is rich
and people kiss his ass

[MADem]

15. Smoking isn't as popular as it used to be. Once upon a time, most adults smoked.

Not the case anymore.

[lost-in-nj]

16. Question

where are they going to get the money that they tax cigarettes with? when no one buys them here anymore??

Have you or anyone else thought about that...


they are taxed ALOT

so you will be taxed ALOT on something you buy

and whine about it


just saying

its a pattern...


hold on that carrot your eating might cost $2




each


lost


remember

for the want of a nail
the war was lost

[MADem]

21. They'll move on to gambling, and when that plays out, they'll legalize pot and tax the crap out of

it.

[lost-in-nj]

19. You have not been in a casino

lately then


it's going to hurt

big time


lost

[MADem]

22. Well, not lately. But I have been down in PR and Bahamas...

And not that many people were smoking.

[Parche]

7. Hey Gorn

I say tax just the republicans, you have to show your ID, and if you are registered Republican
you get taxed .........:woohoo: :hi:

:hug:


found Gorn tax

[KamaAina]

17. Mom's trips to the shore will never be the same

they always, always stop at the Cheesequake service area on the Garden State. For one thing, that's as far as she can go from the city without taking a leak (we joke that her initials PPF stand for "Pam Pees Frequently"!). But then, there's the obligatory fast food stop, though she's often satisfied with the Starbucks there.

Tax Mom's Cheesequake stops? Think of the children moms!! :eyes:

[lost-in-nj]

18. CHEESQUAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

A family favorite!!!!!


:hi:

my daughter just LOVES to say it!!!!!



:rofl:



lost

yes

a BK is there

[KamaAina]

20. Actually it boasts an entire food court

complete with one of the few remaining Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips!

[morningglory]

23. You all can afford Big Macs? Was it you anniversary or something? nt

[RedCappedBandit]

24. Why is it ok to tax cigarettes, wine and beer

but not fast food?