California Raises Malt Beverage Tax

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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?

Carl Munson,
Bulk Launderer
"This is a greatly needed measure. Those kids I buy booze for have been drinking way too much."

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

Ruben Thompson,
Software Installer
"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."

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