GOVERNMENT AND SIN TAXES

Consumers have the right to choose to legally consume whatever they want and should always make informed choices to consume responsibly. What’s disconcerting is the vigourous enthusiasm with which governments, who are supposed to serve the public interest, appear to take advantage of  their citizens via the public-sector marketing and sale of products that are both lucrative sources of government tax revenue and damaging to its consumers, if not consumed in moderation.