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So ... based on arguments I have made in the past, I would say that taxation is the new prohibition. Sound accurate?

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Dec 16 '08, 11:34

Specifically, I have made the argument that it would be beneficial to legalize marijuana, and then tax it as heavily as (or more heavily than) cigarettes.

Now, of course, the marijuana subject is not what I want to have a discussion about at the moment, it's just a demonstration of the subject - is taxation the new prohibition?

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I don't think it's the equivelent you are looking for. Taxing "negative" products is more of a market soluation to avoid bans and prohibition. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 16, 11:36
I just don't think government should be taxing things in the name of "health" It's effin wrong -- nm - CQ draped in tinsel Dec 16, 11:36 8
- because we, as a society, do such a good job taking care of ourselves... -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 11:37 4
  - that's crap. people need to take responsibilty for their actions. -- nm - CQ draped in tinsel Dec 16, 11:40 3
    - sure, but who's going to make them? - znufrii Dec 16, 11:42 2
      - They should make themselves! wtf? -- nm - CQ draped in tinsel Dec 16, 11:43 1
        
        uh huh... -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 11:46
- Just to play a mental game...Put yourself into the Canadian "free healthcare" model. Still believe that? -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 16, 11:37
- Agreed! The dollar menu at McD would be like $2.37! -- nm - Mop Dec 16, 11:36 1
  - heh, but the "health" thing is different for every individual. -- nm - CQ draped in tinsel Dec 16, 11:38

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So ... based on arguments I have made in the past, I would say that taxation is the new prohibition. Sound accurate?

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