i was just looking at the list of tax changes accompanying the introduction of the HST in BC this coming july 1st. i better save up because...
- reading a book will cost more
- watching tv will cost more
- going to see a movie will cost more
- eating food anywhere but home will cost more
- eating processed food will cost more
- buying plants to grow my own food will cost more
- getting a hair cut will cost more
- having my toenails painted will cost more
- buying used clothing to be less of a consumer will cost more
- using my home phone will cost more
- getting a massage will cost more
- taking a tylenol because i had a massage will cost more
- buying vitamins to make me healthy will cost more
- going to the gym will cost more
- seeing a cultural event will cost more
- buying mp3s instead of going to the more expensive concert will cost more
- getting drunk because everything costs more will cost less
- taking a taxi because i got drunk will cost more
Um, wow.