That moment when you think you're the only one in the world
thinking in a particular pattern? Nahhhh. Chill, for we are plenty.
So my homeboy in my previous blog post didn't
quite stop there(I wish he did o). Another discussion topic about SIN tax on goods was posted on
the forum and he dived right in.
Oh, before I go into that, let me explain what SIN
tax is. This is an excise tax placed on specific goods that have been
considered harmful to the society. Some examples of these types of goods are
cigarettes, alcohol etc. The tax placed is deliberate. It's purpose is to
increase the price of the good, which in turn will reduce it's
consumption.
My homeboy just started off (no intro on the topic o) on how super expensive coca cola and biscuits are now because of the sin tax in place.
Ha!
I think developed Countries are thinking
of extending sin tax to certain soft drinks and snacks in a bid to curb obesity and
diabetes. I don't think that has really taken off in Nigeria na...abi? While I
was still ruminating on my 2 cents, contemplating on if I should finish reading his post, Oga Boss (another Nigerian in my online class) just jumped into the discussion thread. He started off with a build up from his previous post, in an attempt to point out all the inaccuracies.
Well he did.
He highlighted Alaska, fuel scarcity (well, I think that has started again o...couldn't get fuel to buy over the weekend :-( ) in red while pointing them out. He ended by saying that it's no wonder fellow Nigerians 'commended' the post as my homeboy was clearly confusing the economy in Niger to Nigeria.
Chai! No chill.
I just jejely respected my school fees by going through the comments I have dropped on previous posts, before Oga Boss will look my way.
Till next week Sunday, (so sorry this is coming on a Monday) God willing...
Be kind, people are going through tough situations you know nothing about.
Have a Fabulous February!
Be kind, people are going through tough situations you know nothing about.
Have a Fabulous February!
Okay, seriously? I really think you need to chip in your 5 cents here or maybe it’s your 50 kobo :-).
ReplyDeleteEven the instructor would do his own homework on the issues being discussed so if anyone is making false claims and no one is setting him/her right, then your participation would be considered poor because you failed to notice the error in your classmate's post or maybe you just chose to stay quiet because you don't know any better.
I’m not a fan of online forums especially when they are graded. Whatever you do, I’ll suggest that you do not attack the poster, attack the post and try to do it with some respect – anyway, I trust you sha.
All the best! Titi
The Tutor usually drops a time-based question if he finds a response to the discussion topic intriguing. I guess in this case, he's probably just chilling for the trolls to come in. :-) I want to see how this pans out, then I may say a thing or two. Thank you Titi.
DeleteCouldn't agree more with Titi. Good one.
DeleteMany thanks Osita and Titi.
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