Today’s Big Question: Which goods should be taxed higher?

These are the big questions where you can have your say. This is an open space for discussion about some very confronting debates in out society. How do you feel? What do you think? These are the real Q&A for the Australian seniors today.

Should cigarettes and alcohol be taxed much higher so that essentials like bread and milk can be much cheaper?

FOR. Yes, smoking and drinking are not necessary for life. Basic foodstuffs are… If we choose to smoke or drink, both of may damage our health, then we should expect to pay very high taxes on those luxury items so that the poor can eat more cheaply.

AGAINST. No. Smokers and drinkers are already taxed on every drink or cigarette. If we want to spend our money on those things that give us pleasure we shouldn’t be penalised and made to feel guilty.

What do you think? Have your say.