8.14.2007

We must be running out of sins

At a time when Chicagoans are bracing for post-election tax increases to close a $217 million budget gap, Ald. George Cardenas (12th) said he can think of no better or more lucrative idea to add to the menu than a bottled water tax.

(Bottled water tax on tap? - Chicago Sun-Times)


I've heard of sin taxes - but on water? What's next? Bootleggers? Watereasies? We are talking Chicago here, after all.

Where's Al Capone when we need him?

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