And who said new taxes are bad?

[Todd]

What about enforcement?

[snyprrr]

Hopefully this will push their prices down to make them more competitive.

Competitive to whom?,... the girls who DON'T charge? ,... haha

[The new erato]

In the words of George Harrison:

If you get a head,
I'll tax your hat
If you get a pet, I'll tax your cat
If you wipe your feet,
I'll tax your mat
If you're overweight, I'll tax your fat

[eyeresist]

It's not exactly a tax though, more a charge for use of city property (the footpath).

[Todd]

It's not exactly a tax though, more a charge for use of city property (the footpath).

If the government requires payment with the express purpose of raising revenue, it's a tax, no matter what other name it may be given. 

[snyprrr]

it's a tax, no matter what

always and for ever and ever!

[kishnevi]

If the government requires payment with the express purpose of raising revenue, it's a tax, no matter what other name it may be given.

Would  you mind explaining that to the local municipalites around here who seem to think that it's not a tax if they call it a fee or assessment?