Posted on Sun, Feb 28, 2010 : 6:47 a.m.
Raising Michigan's beer tax would be a big mistake
By Letters to the Editor
I am writing with concerns about the government raising beer taxes, which are already too high.
Michigan has the highest taxes on beer in the nation, and government is pushing to raise taxes again. Raising the taxes will only hurt the consumers who are already hit by the hard times during this economy.
I work for a fifth generation local beer distributor who employs over 100 hardworking people with great jobs and benefits. Raising the beer tax will decrease consumer buying, encourage those who reside close to the State line to buy in Ohio where taxes are much less, and hurt our company.
I love my job and so does everyone else who works here. Please encourage people to vote against raising beer taxes!
Jamie Brooks Dexter
Comments
David Bardallis
Sun, Mar 7, 2010 : 4:37 p.m.
That may be the worst idea I've ever heard. Government doesn't need any more money, so there's no need to devise new schemes for fleecing productive people every time some government lackey claims they "need" to dig into our wallets again. No. More. Taxes.
TruthInNews
Fri, Mar 5, 2010 : 12:29 p.m.
Idea: Legalize weed and tax it. You would make much more than raising already-high taxes on alcohol. Second idea: Instead of TAXING alcohol, regulate its sale, ie, only allow licensed "state stores" to sell it. Believe it or not, this is commonplace in many other America states. MI is blessed for the ability to buy alcohol almost ANYWHERE, and until 2 AM. An example is PA. PA licenses state stores to sell alcohol. They only allow a certain number per county, so entrepreneurs pay a ton to get a license. If you want anything other than a 6-pack, you have to go to the state store. Is it inconvenient? YES. Does it bring much more revenue than a simple tax? YES. Truth. In. News.
treetowncartel
Tue, Mar 2, 2010 : 1:31 p.m.
I concur, us sinners pay enough in sin taxes already. If the anti-smoking lobby were to get their wish and everyone in Michigan stopped smoking the clearing of snow and ice from the roads would be the least of the taxpayers worries.