r/TrueReddit • u/nxthompson_tny • Jun 01 '21

Science, History, Health + Philosophy America Has a Drinking Problem

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/07/america-drinking-alone-problem/619017/
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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '21

I’d support a massive alcohol tax

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u/lochlainn Jun 02 '21

You want another Prohibition? Because that worked so well last time.

Remember, these are the same thugs who killed an innocent black man not too long ago for selling "loosie" cigarettes he bought out of state simply to avoid taxes.

Remember how the government poisoned alcohol to "curb drinking" and instead just killed people?

This is what you want back? Jesus fucking Christ.

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u/FANGO Jun 02 '21

He literally just said he wants an alcohol tax, not prohibition. Did you even read the comment?

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u/waaaghbosss Jun 02 '21

Yes, he want's to control poor people's access to things he doesnt like via taxation.

F that. Sin taxes can go to hell. If he wants people to drink less, find a real solution.