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Do you think the liquor tax should be
reduced as proposed in Ballot Question 1?

Marlene-Jreaswec-28.jpg On the one hand, to reduce the tax will keep buyers in Massachusetts, but if we keep the tax the same we can continue to fund Massachusetts projects and services.

 Marlene Jreaswec
Manager
Randolph
Deborah-Ward33-37.jpg I don’t think the liquor tax should be lowered. The reason is: There are more than enough liquor stores in our community and that revenue can be best used for projects that combat substance abuse.

 Deborah Ward
Independent Business Owner
Dorchester
Bernice-Robinson-30.jpg In general revenues in our communities have been down for some time, so we need to maintain the current liquor tax but apply more revenue to substance abuse programs.

 Bernice Robinson
Entrepreneur
Dorchester
Evelyn-Tate-7.jpg Whatever they need to do to keep the money in Massachusetts, that is: Don’t let another state benefit off the tax being too high here.

 Evelyn Tate
Homemaker
Roxbury
Denise-Washington-4.jpg No, you’ve got to pay to play. Alcohol is not a necessity in one’s daily life; therefore, keep the tax as it is.

 Denise Washington
Educator
Boston
Lori-Brown-9.jpg I don’t think they should repeal the higher tax because they’ll be looking to take the funds from somewhere else like school lunch.

 Lori Brown
Administrative Assistant
Dorchester
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Oct 29 22:31pm by RDT [65.96.240.183]

The liquor tax law should be repealed. Just because it's not a necessity doesn’t justify the double tax. How long are you going to make excuses for Beacon Hill to continue to take your money then make excuses that they are broke yet complain that you are in taxachusetts. They need to be fiscally responsible not look for ways to continue to penalize the working individual.   
 
Oct 28 16:21pm by 02121 [155.41.112.1]

School lunch should be free anyway.  My children have to pay for school lunch because of my income but yet the food is given away for free in the summer.  Doesn't make any sense. Also there is a program for EBT cardholders can get $20 worth of fresh fruits and veggies for $10 as long as you use your EBT.  Well what about the folks that work? It's just as hard for us to afford food as well. This state is backwards. As long as we keep giving to those that don't want to help themselves, we'll never have either. You shouldn't get offended if you aren't one of those that don't even try to help yourself.