California's governor wants to tax drinking water

[Angel Eyes]

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/gavin-newsom-drinking-water-tax-california-drought-13707524.php

But some observers say that with limited appetite for more taxes, the plan faces an uphill battle in the state Legislature, where tax and fee increases must be approved by two-thirds of lawmakers, some of whom are wary after a vote to approve the gas tax led to the recall of a Democratic senator last year.

Democrats from agricultural districts may be hesitant to support the tax. One such senator, Anna Caballero, has introduced a competing proposal that would create a trust fund for water improvements using money from the state's existing surplus.

On social media, some were incensed at Newsom's proposal.

"We are being taxed to death," wrote Twitter user @dcibbott.

"This $120 water tax on top of the highest gas tax, vehicle registration fees, and one of the highest state income taxes. No! Work with what you have already," wrote Pamela Adger on Twitter. "Then start undoing all those tax breaks for corporations. Maybe Nestle can pay for the cleanup."

Even some Democrats have apparently had enough of the tax-tax-tax mentality. 

From the comments:

How about a tax on hair gel and cocaine?

[MechAg94]

Don't they already tax water as part of the utility fee at the local level?

[Sindawe]

California should follow New Jesery's lead.  That state is looking to tax folks for rainfall, so CA can start taxing their folks for sunshine.

[K Frame]

But, how can we spread the blessings of universal socialism if we don't tax the rich?

What, everyone would pay the tax?

Well, then, everyone must be rich!