Bottled water tax

dn0121 · 01-09-2008, 08:54 AM

Groundbreaking Bottled Water Tax Raises Dustup in Chicago : Sustainablog

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As the New Year begins, Chicagoans are getting some direct encouragement to forgo buying disposable bottled water and switch to reusable bottles filled with fresh, clean water from the tap. In November, Chicago became the first city in the U.S. to pass a tax on bottled water sold within the city limits. The 5 cents per bottle tax went into effect on Jan. 1, and is expected to raise $10.5 million for the city this year.

*toppick08* ^(Premo) · 01-09-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dn0121

Groundbreaking Bottled Water Tax Raises Dustup in Chicago : Sustainablog

How.........Democratic.

*MMDad* ^(Premo) · 01-09-2008, 09:34 AM

It's funny to see the difference between Maryland and Chicago.

In the People's Republic of Maryland, they say "cigarettes and alcohol are bad for you, so let's raise taxes."

Chicago says "we need money, so let's tax the healthiest beverage there is."

I say they are both screwed up, but at least Chicago is honest about their motivation.

Geek · 01-09-2008, 09:47 AM

It's a healthy drink, but where do all those bottles go.

Gwydion · 01-09-2008, 09:47 AM

People who buy water are idiots. Brita Filter + thermos.

*workaholic* ^(Premo) · 01-09-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwydion

People who buy water are idiots. Brita Filter + thermos.

Sorry I don't see myself filling a thermos full of Brita Filtered water for the day and toting it around with me. Especially when I am at the Gym.

*MMDad* ^(Premo) · 01-09-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek

It's a healthy drink, but where do all those bottles go.

If it were really about the bottles, wouldn't they be going after soda, juice, and tea also?

Geek · 01-09-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by workaholic

Sorry I don't see myself filling a thermos full of Brita Filtered water for the day and toting it around with me. Especially when I am at the Gym.

Why not?

Geek · 01-09-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MMDad

If it were really about the bottles, wouldn't they be going after soda, juice, and tea also?

People are using more water bottles. It's a fact. I know.

Gwydion · 01-09-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by workaholic

Sorry I don't see myself filling a thermos full of Brita Filtered water for the day and toting it around with me. Especially when I am at the Gym.

Yes, because this is so much different than a bottle of water:

http://image.automotive.com/f/miscel...ter-bottle.jpg

01-09-2008, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
MMDad ^(Premo) Imagine no liberals Member Since: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,354	It's funny to see the difference between Maryland and Chicago. In the People's Republic of Maryland, they say "cigarettes and alcohol are bad for you, so let's raise taxes." Chicago says "we need money, so let's tax the healthiest beverage there is." I say they are both screwed up, but at least Chicago is honest about their motivation. __________________ "Today does mark the beginning of the end.” (B. Hussein Obama) 2/17/09, while signing the "stimulus"
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01-09-2008, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
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