This guy is simply arguing that the state should have more tax money to dole out to schools, PERS, or whatever.  Well that is up to the people whether they wish to give up more of their income for the state.  Cohen does not seriously dispute that prices will be increased by companies to offset the taxes.  So the people of Oregon will pay one way or another.  So people, understand that we will be paying.  We need to make up our minds based on the need for more states services vs the need of Oregon citizens to keep the money they earn.  Mega-Corps will write the checks and yes the tax will barely dent their profits because they will increase the prices we pay for goods and services.  Corporations do not print dollars.  Their income comes from the difference between costs and sales.  To maintain profit, they must raise prices (or become more efficient by reducing their workforces).