Categorize the comment on the basis of insult. If the comment is insulting output Yes, otherwise output No.

Well, not exactly. The tax is meant to offset public health costs. The tax revenue rises and falls with the degree of consumption. If the tax reduces consumption, it's been successful, and the public health costs are decreased.
No

"Political reality" is much more than just reverting to a rhetorical slogan. I would've figured that you knew that already based on most of your comments relating to things you that you support. There is over 85 synonyms for 'incongruent.' Take your pick, they are all correct.
No

For NY and CA to raise their minimum wages does the rest of the country a favor. Business now concentrated in those states will move production and other functions to states suffering from lack of local opportunity.
No