Premise: It is similar in nature to other excise taxes that result from the Government's power to compel payment and that are dedicated to a trust fund or special fund to be spent for a designated purpose (for example, the gasoline excise tax, which is dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund).

Hypothesis: It is similar in nature to other excise taxes that result from the Government's power to compel payment
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: yes

Premise: But there may be some consolation for Marilyn Manson himself.

Hypothesis: There may be some consolation for Marilyn Manson.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: It was, as I said, a favorable review.

Hypothesis: I honestly think the review was unfair.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: no

Premise: Although publishing itself has declined in importance, one legacy of the industry is the number of bookstores selling second-hand, antiquarian, and new books.

Hypothesis: People use the internet so publishing is not a big deal anymore.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell