[SCA-BMDL] OT Pending Alcohol Tax in PA and what we can do about it.

[Ben Cogan]

Greetings from Brandubh,
Sorry to take up your time with these mundane concerns, but some of us feel
strongly about this issue.  As many of you may know, Pennsylvania is
currently considering a bill to augment failing mass transit authorities
throughout the state by leveling a 10% tax on all "poured" alcoholic
beverages.  This would be set to apply to every alcoholic beverage served in
PA, whether it be at a bar, hotel, restaurant, etc.  I feel that this is a
completely inappropriate method of taxation to support the failing private
companies that furnish mass transit to some of our larger cities.

If you live in PA and share my views about taxing alcohol so that private
corporations can get a hand-out, then please read on aggravated citizens.
There is something we can do.  I have attached a link below which was put
together by the folks at the Church Brew Works here in Pittsburgh.  It gives
links to locate your state senator, and other helpful tips for writing
letters of complaint.  If we flood them with protest they must listen.

http://www.beertown.org/email/ba/sylb_action_pennsylvania.html

Sincerely,
Brandubh O Donnghaile
MKA Ben Cogan
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