IMO the "pole tax" won't have a significant impact on the gentleman's club business. As a recent ex-smoker (cross my fingers), I complained about the ever increasing tax on cigarettes, but my consumption didn't change. Similarly, I don't think a $5 tax approaches the threshold which would change the behavior of people who frequent strip clubs.
From a moral standpoint, an argument can be made for both sides. Is it fair for the government to tax one segment of the population (the wealthy or smokers or strip club patrons) to benefit the rest of society? On the other hand, do we as a nation, have an ethical responsibility to care for those less fortunate (the poor), more vulnerable (children and the elderly), or help prevent sexual assault?
Here's an interesting article on the general topic of conservative vs liberal fiscal policy.
http://daveyspolitics.blogspot.com/2...-economic.html
Personally, if I were rich, I wouldn't mind shouldering a heavier tax burden if those taxes helped feed a child or shelter the poor. Then again, everyone has a different definition of what it means to be rich, but that's a whole 'nother thread.
