Say No To Tan Tax

5,267 People Have Sent 3,052 Letters and Emails

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Some recent comments: these messages are published with permission of the signer.

April 13, 2012    link
Eric H. from Pasadena, CA signed.
April 11, 2012    link
Crystle N. from Mount Airy, NC signed.
March 28, 2012    link
JUDY K. from Canton, OH writes:
Absolutely NO sun you die and absolutely TOO MUCH sun and you run the risk of dying, but Vitamin D deficiency is absolutely epidemic.
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March 12, 2012    link
Morgen S. from New Castle, PA signed.
March 8, 2012    link
Vicki H. from Oakdale, TN writes:
This is an outrage!! It is unfairly targeting mostly lower- and middle-class white females.This tax violates the Equal Rights Amendment, and our rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" when we can no longer afford a chosen service and the salons can no longer remain in business.
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March 6, 2012    link
Jody J. from Chavies, KY writes:
This goes against our constitutional rights and should be stopped!!!!!!!!
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March 5, 2012    link
Someone from Palm Springs, CA signed.
March 5, 2012    link
Someone from Stevenson Ranch, CA signed.
March 5, 2012    link
Someone from Stevenson Ranch, CA writes:
Why are 14 years olds allowed to get abortions with out parental concent and 16 year olds cannot tan responsibly with parental concent? This is backwards...
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February 28, 2012    link
Courtney K. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 26, 2012    link
Someone from Hermitage, PA signed.
February 26, 2012    link
Someone from New Castle, PA signed.
February 23, 2012    link
Courtney S. from Lufkin, TX signed.
February 19, 2012    link
Joey C. from Beaver, PA writes:
i do not tan but feel that it's an unnecessary tax.
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February 19, 2012    link
Erika D. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 19, 2012    link
Kylee G. from Hookstown, PA signed.
February 19, 2012    link
stephanie f. from Beaver Falls, PA signed.
February 19, 2012    link
Jackie S. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 18, 2012    link
lori m. from West Pittsburg, PA signed.
February 18, 2012    link
Lia A. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 18, 2012    link
Someone from New Castle, PA signed.
February 18, 2012    link
jennifer P. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 17, 2012    link
Janice P. from West Des Moines, IA signed.
February 17, 2012    link
gloria a. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Someone from Grand Prairie, TX signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Someone from New Castle, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Victoria T. from New Castle, PA writes:
Tanning is very relaxing and relieves a lot of stress. Each individual is responsible for their own decision to tan and should not be taxed.
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February 16, 2012    link
Victoria T. from New Castle, PA writes:
Tanning is very relaxing and relieves a lot of stress. Each individual is responsible for their own decision to tan and should not be taxed.
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February 16, 2012    link
Victoria T. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Someone from Beaver Falls, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Sarah K. from Youngstown, OH signed.
February 16, 2012    link
jenna t. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
jenna t. from New Castle, PA writes:
i believe that taxing tanning is very unfair.. we pay ENOUGH taxes and we shuld not hve to pay more for things tht relax us!
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February 16, 2012    link
Lisa R. from New Castle, PA signed.
February 16, 2012    link
Someone from Beaver Falls, PA writes:
It is unfair to tax people's personal choices. If you don't like it don't do it, it is that simple! Government was not put in place to enforce their own PERSONAL beliefs, they are suppose to be there to protect the people's freedoms! Not to dictate to others how to live their life! I don't care whether or not you believe tanning is good or bad, you have to agree that this is AMERICA - LAND OF THE FREE and our freedom to live our lives as we choose is being targeted by our Government for their own personal beliefs and motivations (whoever contributes more to their campaign funds (ie. the dermatology industry) get laws passed that benefit them-to hell with the American's freedom. This is also a racial tax. People seem afraid to mention that. They took the bo-tax out because it was sexualy discriminating. Well, how about race, I guess it can only be racism if it is against a minority?
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February 13, 2012    link
M. T. from Poulsbo, WA signed.
February 11, 2012    link
pam h. from Lansdale, PA signed.
February 11, 2012    link
Someone from Upper Black Eddy, PA signed.
February 5, 2012    link
kirsten p. from Sellersville, PA signed.
January 30, 2012    link
sharon S. from Arroyo Grande, CA writes:
If the tan tax is fair, make the Gyms pay!!! How are their beds "safer" than a bed at a tanning salon?
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January 29, 2012    link
Samantha G. from Aston, PA writes:
this is unbeleiveable
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January 26, 2012    link
Kristen M. from Bridgeport, PA signed.
January 23, 2012    link
Karen J. from Coeur D Alene, ID signed.
January 17, 2012    link
Someone from Cedar Grove, WI signed.
January 16, 2012    link
Someone from Newark, DE signed.
January 16, 2012    link
Someone from Scotch Plains, NJ signed.
January 14, 2012    link
william f. from Graham, NC writes:
If they really need to find the money they are losing check the unemployment office and drug test and punish the ones abusing the system. I don't see why they don't when every job require a drug test.
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January 1, 2012    link
Kimberly N. from Shelbyville, TN writes:
There should be no tax on tanning. Tanners know the risks of subjecting themselves to tanning just as they do other things, yet still they continue. Tanning is our right as Americans and we should not be punished because we want to look good. It is our govenment's duty to speak for the American citizens - not dictate to them. We vote.....No tanning Tax! Listen to the people - it's your duty!
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December 25, 2011    link
Kara L. from Milwaukee, WI signed.
December 14, 2011    link
Sarah P. from Hinsdale, MA signed.
December 12, 2011    link
glen a. from Gloucester, MA signed.
December 12, 2011    link
Donna R. from Hinsdale, MA signed.
December 12, 2011    link
keith m. from Dalton, MA signed.
December 12, 2011    link
Richard M. from Philadelphia, PA writes:
This is outrageous. I am a man and I don't support the use of these beds, or spray tanning, or any of this other nonsense either.
But I can assure you, a "tan tax" is a socialist move
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December 12, 2011    link
Someone from North Andover, MA signed.
December 8, 2011    link
john R. from Philadelphia, PA writes:
This is disgusting. Stop trying to raise the taxes. Just cut the spending. Last time I checked, you do not spend money you don't have.
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November 26, 2011    link
Kelly P. from Kalama, WA writes:
this tanning is for a skin ailment very much needed this tax is not fair
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November 14, 2011    link
Patricia F. from Soldotna, AK writes:
This tax is outrageously unfair!
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November 14, 2011    link
Kimberly B. from Jacksonville, TX signed.
November 7, 2011    link
Gillian R. from Cranford, NJ signed.
November 4, 2011    link
Someone from Saint Cloud, MN writes:
I was told by my doctor that tanning is good for depression if done occasionally. This tax makes it so I cannot get the benefits of indoor tanning that I need.
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October 19, 2011    link
Teri R. from Cranford, NJ signed.
October 19, 2011    link
Someone from Linden, NJ signed.
October 19, 2011    link
Someone from Clark, NJ signed.
October 17, 2011    link
Someone from Bremen, GA signed.
October 13, 2011    link
Brianna M. from Corinth, NY signed.
October 13, 2011    link
Ashley G. from Grand Forks, ND writes:
I don't appreciate paying for a tax that is only pocketed by "lawmakers" to fund their vacations. I also feel like if you are going to pass a bill, there should be some research put into it by an outside source. Not research given to you by an industry who only wants to drive tanning salons out of town. I work at a tanning salons where our beds are regulated by the FDA to treat Vitamin D defficiancy. How are you going to treat children with Rickets if you drive the cost up for people who can't afford it?
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September 30, 2011    link
Kim S. from Ambler, PA writes:
Tanning is like my security blanket. Some people aren't comfortable in their own skin and knowing that I'm tan makes me feel better no matter how fat or ugly I feel!
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September 27, 2011    link
Terri G. from Duck Hill, MS signed.
September 22, 2011    link
Someone from Huntsville, TX writes:
this tax is rediculous and will close small business doors and cost jobs what happened to capital hill working for the people instead of their own greed
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September 21, 2011    link
Kristie C. from Goldsboro, NC signed.
September 19, 2011    link
Regena D. from Falkville, AL signed.
September 19, 2011    link
Nancey E. from Somerville, AL writes:
Stop trying to put the Small Business companies out of business by adding more tax. In this weak economy they can't afford all thes taxes. Tax all these Fortune 500 companies that you are giving tax breaks to and treat the Female-owned businesses and Small Business to stay open and/or keep from laying off employees increasing the unemployment percentage. BE FAIR AN TAX THE RICH!!!
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September 14, 2011    link
Someone from Plano, TX signed.
September 12, 2011    link
Sarah H. from Layton, UT writes:
I work at a tanning salon and it kills the cost of tanning! SO NOT FAIR
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September 9, 2011    link
KEITH K. from Greeneville, TN writes:
TAXATION THROUGH HISTORY HAS NOT BEEN FAIR.... BUT IF WE LET GOVERNMENT PLACE A SPECIFIC TAX ON ONE THING AND NOT ACROSS THE BOARD YOU WILL BE PAYING A SPECIAL TAX ON EVERYTHING.....
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September 3, 2011    link
Kristin F. from Everett, WA signed.
August 30, 2011    link
Someone from Galway, NY signed.
August 16, 2011    link
Shelby B. from Huntington, TX signed.
August 14, 2011    link
ALISSA D. from Boynton Beach, FL signed.
August 5, 2011    link
Dasha G. from Orlando, FL signed.
July 27, 2011    link
Someone from Lansdale, PA writes:
I LOVE TANNING
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July 26, 2011    link
Someone from Sullivan, IL writes:
Have not raised prices in 8 years and now the do it and I don't get a thing
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June 28, 2011    link
Someone from Juneau, WI signed.
June 24, 2011    link
Someone from Lansdale, PA signed.
June 20, 2011    link
Tyler M. from Wells Bridge, NY signed.
June 14, 2011    link
Liz C. from Saint Louis, MO signed.
June 11, 2011    link
Someone from Hatboro, PA signed.
June 1, 2011    link
Betty S. from Duxbury, MA writes:
As alway's small business' will suffer.
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May 27, 2011    link
beth g. from North Olmsted, OH signed.
May 10, 2011    link
Ben W. from Brownsburg, IN signed.
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Samantha D. from Hudson Falls, NY signed.
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SHERRI O. from Ocala, FL signed.
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TAYLOR C. from Lady Lake, FL signed.
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ANDREA P. from Belleview, FL signed.
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laurie S. from Ocala, FL signed.
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