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# TITLE: Should we raise taxes on alcohol and cigarettes? [f8f062ead1ef866210c8d230194c8c08]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes is a very controversial topic. The main argument is that it will be better for public health, reducing consumption and decreasing the number of health problems related to smoking and alcohol consumption. It will also raise money for the NHS, which is suffering from budget cuts. The problem is that raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes will make them unaffordable for some, which could increase tax evasion and increase poverty. The effect on the pub trade is also a concern. If we raise taxes on alcohol, pubs may suffer and there may be an increase in crime and disorder. I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I think that the NHS should be funded by taxes, and the money for this should come from the people who have put themselves in harm's way and have caused health problems. How did this tool help participants to develop a consensus view? This exercise helped participants to: -          discuss their initial views and consider other people's opinions. -          listen to others' opinions. -          consider other people's opinions and reflect on
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes is a very controversial topic. The main argument is that it will be better for public health, reducing consumption and decreasing the number of health problems related to smoking and alcohol consumption. It will also raise money for the NHS, which is suffering from budget cuts. The problem is that raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes will make them unaffordable for some, which could increase tax evasion and increase poverty. The effect on the pub trade is also a concern. If we raise taxes on alcohol, pubs may suffer and there may be an increase in crime and disorder. I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I think that the NHS should be funded by taxes, and the money for this should come from the people who have put themselves in harm's way and have caused health problems. However, we must be careful about how much of the cost we pass onto those who do not have the means to pay.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - A group of participants was tasked with coming up with a consensus opinion on an important question. Below is presented the question, the opinions of each individual participant, the first draft of a consensus statement, the critiques of the draft consensus statement by the participants, and the final consensus statement reached after much deliberation.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Final consensus statement: Raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes is a very controversial topic. The main argument is that it will be better for public health, reducing consumption and decreasing the number of health problems related to smoking and alcohol consumption. It will also raise money for the NHS, which is suffering from budget cuts. The problem is that raising the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes will make them unaffordable for some, which could increase tax evasion and increase poverty. The effect on the pub trade is also a concern. If we raise taxes on alcohol, pubs may suffer and there may be an increase in crime and disorder. I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I think that the NHS should be funded by taxes, and the money for this should come from the people who have put themselves in harm's way and have caused health problems.
2: 1,4,2,3
1: 2,1,4,3
1: 4,2,1,3
1: 2,4,1,3