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Thank you for your valuable contribution to the conversation.
I felt your unrelated argument deserved an equally flippant reply.
Do you not understand how a lawsuit over classification of food for tax purposes is relevant to a discussion on tax on food?
I understand perfectly what you implied, but since you do not argue in good faith I did not feel the need to reply in kind.
You know full well that the policy as announced by Labour has a simple definition. Processed foods that are changed from their natural form in any way other than freezing are not exempt. Your point about an issue in another country that couldn't happen here is a non sequitur.
Why does that specific example need to be able to happen here in order for it to be relevant though? Do you not understand the concept of an example?
Why does that specific example mean that something equally as 'bad' will happen here. Do you not understand the concept of different implementations of policy?
It doesn't it's an example of what could happen
Genuinely thick, aren't you?
Sure, anything could happen. But that doesn't mean it will. Are we to give up on any progress if there is any risk of slight problems?
There is an absolute certainty this will result in extra admin costs as well.
And I disagree with the certainty. Oh look, we are at an impasse.
Do you genuinely believe this is will result in no additional costs to the administration of the GST scheme?
I think that it doesn't need to, and that the benefits outweigh the downsides even if it does. I also think zero-rating certain foods has other benefits beyond money, and this should be taken into account.
How? How could you possibly make these changes without adding cost to the administration of the GST scheme?
I firmly believe this is a simple task with modern computer systems. Given that accounting software like Xero already has different categories for different products, it's a simple matter of adding a "fresh produce zero-rated" category.
That being said, even if there is a cost I believe it is still overall net positive.
Honestly mate, at this point, there is no reason to continue discussing the point. I think any potential problems or costs are worth it, and you don't. Lets leave it there, eh?
If only life was as simple as you.
Thank you for your valuable contribution to the conversation.