Tax the Strip to Give to the Poor, from Anton Johnson
This must be one of the most bizarre revenue schemes linking a tax to a beneficiary group. Not only does the passage of the tax demonstrate that skillful politicians know sin-taxes are the path of least resistance to raise revenue, they also know how to capitalise on the scientific illiteracy of their colleagues and constituency.
"Strip clubs in Illinois will have to hand over a share of their revenues, starting in 2013, to help fund programs to prevent sexual assault and counsel victims under a law signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on Saturday."