more or less

i was just looking at the list of tax changes accompanying the introduction of the HST in BC this coming july 1st.  i better save up because…
– reading a book will cost more
– watching tv will cost more
– going to see a movie will cost more
– eating food anywhere but home will cost more
– eating processed food will cost more
– buying plants to grow my own food will cost more
– getting a hair cut will cost more
– having my toenails painted will cost more
– buying used clothing to be less of a consumer will cost more
– using my home phone will cost more
– getting a massage will cost more
– taking a tylenol because i had a massage will cost more
– buying vitamins to make me healthy will cost more
– going to the gym will cost more
– seeing a cultural event will cost more
– buying mp3s instead of going to the more expensive concert will cost more
– getting drunk because everything costs more will cost less
– taking a taxi because i got drunk will cost more