Gov. Brownback is proposing raising taxes on alcohol and cigarettes to balance the state budget. What do you think?
Asked at Lawrence Public Library on January 17, 2015
“I think it sounds like a poor plan. He needs a more comprehensive plan looking at the whole budget instead of stacking on more sin taxes.”
— Leah Hoelscher, illustrator, Lawrence
“Could be a good idea. Normally people might not think it’s not a good idea, but if that’s the only way, what can you do?”
— Alazar Yegeletu, network engineer, Lawrence
“I don’t know that much about politics, but it seems like it could work.”
— Lila Alvarado, student, Lawrence
“I don’t support it as somebody who drinks alcohol.”
— Perry May, student, Lawrence