David wrote:


Plus, advertising is tax deductible. Guess who makes up the
difference when businesses write-off expenses.



When you tax a business, you're really using the business to collect a
tax from their customers. Raise the tax, they'll raise their prices.

Without customers, they have no money to pay the tax.

It's popular with folks who like big government, as it helps prevent
people from realizing how much of their income actually goes to taxes.