转自：CGTN （来源：CGTN） 【你不知道的美国：切开贝果也要纳税？美国居民谈身边的"奇葩"税种】本杰明·富兰克林曾说："世界 上只有两件事是不可避免的，税收和死亡。"在被称作"万税之国"的美国，更是如此。在号称"贝果之 都"的美国纽约，很多初来这里的游客都要尝尝当地的贝果。但鲜有人知的是，在纽约，贝果一旦被店 家切开，即被视作加工食品，需要消费者额外缴纳约百分之八的"切片贝果"税。 事实上，美国很多州 都有自己的"奇葩"税种，如科罗拉多州的"餐巾纸税"、阿肯色州的"文身税"、伊利诺伊州的"糖果 税"等。本期视频，CGTN纽约拍客到访了当地的贝果店，询问消费者和店主关于"切片贝果税"的看 法，并请他们列举身边的"奇葩"税种。企业家布兰登·托马森（Brandon Thomasson）表示，这些税种更 像是法律制定者一拍脑袋想出来的，荒谬且疯狂，"因为每个州都会制定各自的税法，所以才会有这些 荒谬的差异存在。" Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing is certain, except death and taxes." This holds ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the historical context and implications of unusual tax policies in India, particularly focusing on the "breast tax" and its impact on marginalized communities during British colonial rule [1][3][9]. Historical Context - The "breast tax" was introduced in the mid-18th century when India was under British colonial rule, targeting low-caste women and reflecting the oppressive taxation practices of the time [3][4]. - This tax required low-caste women to expose their bodies, with the tax amount based on breast size, highlighting the severe exploitation and humiliation faced by these women [3][4]. Social Impact - The tax created a stark divide between high-caste and low-caste women, where high-caste women faced less burden and lived relatively dignified lives, while low-caste women struggled to pay the tax [4][8]. - The tragic story of a woman named Nagari, who protested against the tax and ultimately died from her injuries, sparked outrage and resistance among the low-caste community, leading to the eventual abolition of the tax [5][8]. Caste System Influence - The article explains how the rigid caste system in India contributed to the establishment of such humiliating tax policies, with the highest caste (Brahmins) holding power and the lowest caste (Shudras) facing extreme poverty and oppression [9][11]. Comparison with Other Historical Tax Policies - The article draws parallels with other bizarre tax policies in history, such as the "urine tax" in ancient Rome and high property taxes in ancient Egypt, illustrating a pattern of exploitative taxation by rulers [11][15]. Conclusion - The emergence of such unusual taxes reflects the ruthless nature of rulers prioritizing profit over the welfare of the populace, emphasizing the need for governance that considers the demands and rights of the people [15].