American Voices

California Raises Malt Beverage Tax

August 21, 2007 | ISSUE 43•34

Responding to criticism that liquor companies were targeting underage drinkers, the California legislature voted to raise the taxes on sweetened malt beverages. What do you think?

  • This is a greatly needed measure. Those kids I buy booze for have been drinking way too much.

    Carl Munson
    Bulk Launderer

  • If the social stigma of holding a bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade or Zima doesn't dissuade kids from drinking, nothing will.

    Christine Davis
    Fact Checker

  • While it's true that liquor companies may be marketing to underage drinkers, it's the legal-age patrons of the Marriott Courtyard who will ultimately suffer.

    Ruben Thompson
    Software Installer

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