I find some proposals by some do gooders, is simply ludicrous. Why should everyone have to pay higher prices, because a small minority abuse the substance.
I thought obese people had the largest imposition on our health system due to heart disease etc.
Have we heard the same group, request fast food outlets have a minimum charge.
I see they have a poll, only just over 4200 votes, but a resounding 88% say no.
the wooses can start their own nanny state, or state of tyranny, if thats what they want
I note the increased taxes on the kids drinks, turned them into buying more powerful stuff and mixing it themselves
it did not work
I pose the question, regarding smoking, apparently there has been a reduction...I suggest they are smoking
the stuff on the black market, and more dope...rather than not smoking
extract only
CHEAP wine will be banned under a federal health agency's plan to make drinkers pay at least $8-$10 for a bottle of booze,.
The Federal Government's Australian National Preventative Health Agency will advise this week that a "floor price" and new taxes be calculated as a way to make alcohol dearer.
The prohibition plan to stop cheap drunks binging on discount drinks - including cask wine and cleanskins - has delighted health groups but sparked an alcohol industry revolt.
http://www.news.com.au/business/industry-revolts-as-federal-health-agency-proposes-ban-on-discount-booze/story-e6frfm1i-1226494990848#ixzz29Dbc6gWA
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