Does gov consider the legalization of tobacco and alcohol as a moderate way to control over population?
Question by blu: Does gov consider the legalization of tobacco and alcohol as a moderate way to control over population?
It collects an enormous amount of taxes f/ these substances but puts little toward education, prevention and rehabilitation.
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Answer by Artemisc
I don’t think the government is that clever.
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February 4th, 2012 at 6:37 am
No. They look at them as source of tax revenue.
February 4th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Governments don’t want to control population. Governments (and religions too) are constantly urging their subjects to make as many babies as possible. Excess numbers of people are always useful as cannon fodder.
February 4th, 2012 at 8:19 am
If you included lotteries, you would have a complete triad of hypocrisies from government. Smoking is bad, alcohol is bad, gambling is bad (unless it it sanctioned and taxed by government).
February 4th, 2012 at 8:43 am
No, they use these things for tax purposes. A source of great income for them.
They have ordained abortion, the morning after pill and such for the population control. They are totally upfront about this and it is called, a choice.
February 4th, 2012 at 8:44 am
money money. alcohol has been around since he Bible was fresh. money makers by sin tax.
February 4th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Let me tell a quick diddie..cock fighting here used to be second to football..a guy came into the er one afternoon..he had spilled one pin size drop of liquid nicotine on his jeans it went thru his sock and barely touched is skin..came in with a heart rate of 250 and couldnt breath..and people think meth is bad.. govt. $’s.
February 4th, 2012 at 9:57 am
War is more effective and profitable. You’re talking about Hillary’s scheme.