MORE TAXES! (Gas, Sales, etc)

Firstly, we need to cut the budget a lot more. But we do need some taxes once that is done.

#1 Abolish the State Income Tax

#2 Our roads are pitiful, I'm down with tying road work solely down to a combination of tolls and gas tax hikes which would be the only source of funds. If you can afford a car, then pay for roads. And tie insurance proof to toll booths, you don't have insurance, you don't drive.

#3 Raise sales taxes on non-neccessities such as cable TV, sports tickets, clothing (see below) , movies, electronics, etc. Everyone who can afford a 70in HDTV pays.

#4 restrict EBT cards to state stores that sell only discounted generic, healthy food and neccessities like generic diapers tax free. Food in regular grocery stores will be taxed and cash/credit. If you want Filet Mignon, then you'll have to pay for it. These stores would also offer discounted generic tax free clothing. No fashion, just clothing that keeps you warm and covered. Like irregulars.

I don't see how this is bad. Poor people get adequate food and clothing, and everyone else pays for their luxuries.

With no state income tax, if you do work, you get to keep much more of your money - allowing poor people to buy nicer non-neccessities.

I know this will never happen but the road we're on now is unsustainable. One steak on EBT can feed 4 ppl eating something lesser with no impact on hunger or health. The money saved can be used for other important services. No one should go hungry, or not be clothed. Or have not have baby formula or diapers. But you also don't need filet, designer clothes, or the most expensive pampers.

People on budgets make these decisions all the time, it's tough. But better to get a handle on this now then when the whole thing collapses.