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作业题目：

This house would abolish the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes that go beyond normalsales taxes.

Gov:

1.  Economic Freedom and Individual Choice

①Individuals should have the freedom to choose what products to consume, and additional taxes should not be imposed to limit this freedom.

②Reasoning:The core of a market economy is supply and demand, and consumers have the right to decide whether to purchase these goods.

③rebuttal: Opponents may argue that these products are harmful to health, and therefore additional taxes are needed to reduce consumption. This can be countered by saying that education and public health campaigns are more effective than taxes.

2. Fairness issues

① Additional taxes may be unfair because low-income groups are more likely to rely on these goods to cope with stress.

② Studies show that low-income families spend a higher proportion of their income on tobacco and alcohol.

③rebuttal: Opponents may argue that this is to protect these groups from harmful goods. A response could be that they should be helped to quit through alternative solutions and support, rather than through punitive taxes.

3. Government Role and Responsibilities

①The government should focus on providing public services rather than interfering with individual choices through taxation.

② The government's role is to ensure the law and order, provide infrastructure, etc., rather than deciding individuals' lifestyles.

③rebuttal: Opponents may argue that the government has a responsibility to protect citizens' health. This can be countered by saying that this should be achieved through education and social services, rather than through high taxes.

Opv:

1. Public Health and Safety

① Additional taxes are an effective means of reducing consumption of harmful goods, thereby improving public health.

②Studies show that raising taxes can reduce consumption of tobacco and alcohol, lowering the risk of related diseases.

③rebuttal: The opponent may question the actual effectiveness of taxes. Specific statistical data and case studies can be used to support this argument.

2. Social Costs

①The social costs of smoking and drinking (such as healthcare expenses and accidents) should be borne by consumers to some extent.

②These behaviors place a burden on the healthcare system and other public services.

③rebuttal: The proponent may argue that this is a punitive measure. A response could be that it is intended to reflect the true social costs and encourage healthier behavior.

3. Policy Consistency

①Maintaining the current tax structure helps ensure policy continuity and stability.

② Suddenly eliminating such taxes could result in a budget deficit, affecting investment in other important areas.

③rebuttal:: The proponent may propose a gradual reduction in taxes. Emphasize the necessity of immediate abolition to avoid uncertainty in the market and the public.

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