THE "WTF were they thinking" thread!

[Irving]

Aruba applies a tourist sin tax of up to 333%. The article indicates it's only a matter of time before other Caribbean islands do as well, but I really can't imagine people just not going to another island instead.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobs.../#148a6b6167b5

[BladesNBarrels]

Aruba applies a tourist sin tax of up to 333%. The article indicates it's only a matter of time before other Caribbean islands do as well, but I really can't imagine people just not going to another island instead.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobs.../#148a6b6167b5

"Still, Aruba is nowhere near as high as the new taxes that Qatar introduced in the new year by adding a 100 percent tax on all alcohol, instantly doubling prices and making the cost of a 12-pack of beer an astounding $78. The sin tax increase in Qatar targets products considered prohibited under Islamic law."

$78 for a 12-pack of beer. No wonder those folks are running around blowing themselves up.

[Goodburbon]

"Still, Aruba is nowhere near as high as the new taxes that Qatar introduced in the new year by adding a 100 percent tax on all alcohol, instantly doubling prices and making the cost of a 12-pack of beer an astounding $78. The sin tax increase in Qatar targets products considered prohibited under Islamic law."

$78 for a 12-pack of beer. No wonder those folks are running around blowing themselves up.

Wow, and it was really high years ago when I was there. It?s easy to impose and regulate too since there?s only one liquor store.


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