Foster's Daily Democrat Editorial

On Nov. 4, Maine voters will be asked to repeal a package of tax levies passed earlier this year by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. John Baldacci.

Kennebec Journal Editorial 

We urge you to vote "yes" on repealing the beverage tax for two simple reasons:

1. The public -- including consumers, interest groups and the large and small businesses affected -- did not get a reasonable opportunity to put in their two cents. The bill was passed late at night with no effective public notice. Just because that's legal doesn't make it right.

Maine Sunday Telegram Editorial 

October 5, 2008

The pending tax on soda, beer and wine that is the subject of Question 1 on the November ballot won’t cause businesses to fail or taxpayers to go bankrupt. For all the worries and claims about its potential impact, a few extra pennies on a can of soda or a bottle of beer is likely to amount to little more than an annoyance.