The Other Andy- That's how taxation is used for policy purposes; while keeping something completely legal it makes that thing more expensive and therefore less attractive, making alternatives more attractive. That tax money can also be used to subsidize an alternative or two until regular demand lets it stand on its own.
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Originally Posted by redpoint5
How could 20% block the other 80% from getting their way? I don't know any laws that require a 4/5ths majority to win.
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You've obviously never heard of a little group called the United States Senate. Or you're joking, and I just didn't get it because it's early.