One reason that statists give for growing government is that it is virtuous.You can always trust government to get it right, and to treat everyone according to the highest of moral standards.

Reality on the ground is somewhat different. When it comes to tax revenues, legislators across the country are willing to operate with very low moral standards. People’s addictions to tobacco and alcohol are already being taxed. Marijuana taxes are gaining ground, as are gambling taxes. In Ohio the state and local governments are trying to get their hands on more gambling tax revenues, leading to generous agreements with casino companies.

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