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Simple English definitions for legal terms

A quick definition of sin tax:

A sin tax is a type of tax that the government charges on things that are considered bad for people, like cigarettes or alcohol. The government uses this tax to make money and also to discourage people from buying these things. Taxes are like payments that people have to make to the government, and they can be paid in different ways, not just with money.

A more thorough explanation:

A sin tax is a type of tax imposed by the government on products or activities that are considered harmful or socially undesirable. The purpose of a sin tax is to discourage people from engaging in these activities or consuming these products, while also generating revenue for the government.

  • Tobacco tax: A tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products to discourage smoking and raise revenue for healthcare costs associated with smoking-related illnesses.
  • Alcohol tax: A tax on beer, wine, and spirits to discourage excessive drinking and raise revenue for alcohol-related healthcare costs and law enforcement.
  • Sugar tax: A tax on sugary drinks and snacks to discourage excessive consumption and raise revenue for healthcare costs associated with obesity and diabetes.

These examples illustrate how sin taxes are used to discourage harmful behavior and raise revenue for public services. By increasing the cost of these products, people may be less likely to engage in these activities or consume these products, which can lead to improved public health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

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triple yeah same but it fr didn't hurt at at all it was kinda underwhelming lol
Dkk
10:09
@jackfrost11770: I am gunna make a wild prediction that ekko shows up and uses his chrono shift power to reverse time. Btw, you probably don't know this but Vi - 6, Vander - 5, Jinx - 10, Ekko - 12. Silco -2.
but it's def the visual of having a needle go through your lip that is the scariest part but it was completely fine
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:09
I had a friend who had like 6 piercings in each ear, I was like that has to be loud
no dkk i think the same!!!!
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:09
They would click clack
babycat
10:09
I almost did nipple piercing on a dare once but I would be sad if my nipples looked different
triplethread
10:09
I didnt bleed when i got mine done and they never hurt. I think my body is just really built for piercings because i've never had any rejections its that african tribal blood
Dkk
10:09
@triplethread: did you soak em in like salt water for a year.
triplethread
10:10
nope
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:10
@babycat: they are too cute for piercings? My wife plans to get them done after breast feeding and Id do it to see how it feels and laugh
bulb i have like 6 piercings in each ear but they're all apart from each other so they do not clack lol
triplethread
10:10
@babycat: I only have 1 pierced for that reason
Dkk
10:10
Lmfao, that is risky I hear. @triple
shaquilleoatmeal
10:10
Happy Friday hoes
i got my navel done recently and that shit was annoying for like two weeks but now it's completely fine
babycat
10:11
also my boobs are too big to go without a bra on the regular so people would never know that I have them
triplethread
10:11
I had a saline spray that i used for a couple months but shes all good and guys love it so win win
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’ve only gotten my nose pierced as a baby before I got my nose piercing and it was a very mild experience
i was worried it was gonna catch on things and shit but actually w the way the anatomy works it's totally fine
10:11
@jackfrost11770: Heard you were Russian, DM me
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
like it wasn’t painful or anything and I have no experience w piercings
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:11
@jackfrost11770: depending the piercing she had and the activity they would clack. Like she had ones that would be like chains too
10:11
I have a few words to exchange in our native tongue
babycat
10:11
@renard99: you sound so sinister lmaooo
10:11
LMFAO
babycat
10:12
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:12
@babycat: they make boob tape so you don't have to wear a bra while keeping them supported and perky looking? At least I think that is what boob tape does
babycat
10:12
Yeah but I’m not gonna tape my boobs everyday that seems so annoying
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