And theater candy isn’t expensive enough?

(Raleigh, NC), June 20, 2005 – The NC/SC National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is calling on families and other movie fans across North Carolina voice their opposition to a proposed increase in taxes on movie tickets and candy.

Under the proposed 2005 Appropriations Act now under consideration in Raleigh, the tax on movie tickets would increase from one percent to seven percent per ticket.

Other legislation is pending to increase the tax on candy sold in movie theatres. NC/SC NATO is encouraging citizens to contact their state legislators and urge them to vote against the increases.

“Going to the movies is one of the last affordable forms of recreation for many families,” said Casey Brock, president of NC/SC NATO. “This tax will increase the price of the movie-going experience for families, and could put it out of reach financially for some families.”

MODERATOR’S NOTE - Why not bring your own concession candy to the movies . If this tax were to take place, a candy bar could cost $10. Is nothing sacred?

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