observer Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Should chocolate be taxed - as some Doctors are urging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 No. Double the tax on fags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 It seems like every day some interfering busybody sticks his nose in and comes out with tripe like this. Leave us alone with our vices!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Then they'll be sold on the black market - just like other drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 That was a NO by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Then they'll be sold on the black market - just like other drugs. Then the Police will have more people to arrest then...... can't be too difficult to spot and arrest or fine a smoker.... they all pong like an ashtray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's a non-starter anyway - but if we listen to some Doctors, just what could we do or eat?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Don't a lot of doctors smoke and drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demelzadoe Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 NO. Dosn't chocolate have it's advantages? It does for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Like certain activities, it releases "thingies" in the brain, that gives one a good feeling - so can become addictive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Might buy some and see if it works Not really into chocs but am willing to give it a go Anyway back to the question... I think putting tax on chocolate is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. It wont make any difference as people who like it will still buy and eat it.... especially the kids. Maybe they would do better putting huge taxes on take away food instead as apparently there was a program on TV with Richard Hammond that showed just how bad the contents of take away food is for you Didn't see it myself but apparently it was a real eye opener ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Actually chocolate is already taxed as it's a "luxury" item liable to VAT. I only eat it as a medicine so should I reclaim the VAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 The question is: whether you believe the tax system is purely a vehicle for revenue OR whether it can be used as an instrument for social engineering? IF, you agree with the former; then ALL products (including fags and booze) should be taxed at the same rate. IF you believe the latter; then all things considered "bad" for you can be highly taxed, whilst presumably all things "good" for you can be negatively taxed - assuming one wishes to be consistent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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