[CA Conservative]

"The people we are asking to pay the bulk of the tax are the people who can least afford to pay it," Becker said. "The vast majority are not alcohol abusers."

I'm sorry, but if you can't afford the booze, don't buy it! This is not an essential item like food or clothing. I am not in favor of increasing taxes, but if they are going to increase taxes, this is a good way to do it. Everyone has a choice whether or not to pay this tax. I enjoy a good beer (Sam Adams is my current favorite), or a glass of wine. If they pass hte tax it might affect my buying, or it might not, but at least I have the choice. That is not the case with income taxes, etc..

[CA Conservative]

And just in case someone wants to make a constitutional argument, remember that these kinds of taxes (excise taxes) are specifically mentioned in the Constitution...

[vin-one]

your state over spent what it takes in. So they are looking to tax something, the evil booze.
What's next, a tax on fatty foods,
Hey I have an idea, why not, fix your spending,
Everywhere in the country businesses are cutting back People are cutting Back,
But the govt, considers a cut back when it only raised spending by 4% rather than 5%.

[Centurion2000]

Everyone has a choice whether or not to pay this tax.

And what if they decide to impose the $.05 per round of ammunition tax ?

[blackbart.223]

"If they pass "hte" tax it might affect my buying, or it might not, but at least I have the choice. That is not the case with income taxes, etc.."

Looks like you had one too many already.