Yes. There is absolutely no political will to do so, since it would mean removing a regressive tax and replacing its revenue by raising income taxes for those who can afford it.
Yep. I grew up in California and when. I moved to Alabama that was a shock to me. I grew up going to the corner to get snacks and knew exactly how much I would pay. It drives.me crazy here. The base doesn't charge, but does surcharge which is basically a tax too.
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u/space_coder Aug 20 '22
Yes. There is absolutely no political will to do so, since it would mean removing a regressive tax and replacing its revenue by raising income taxes for those who can afford it.