Also, slap a huge tax on the Gambling sector (not necessarily on the winners, but the providers - Paddy Power etc). Although it may not be legal to target one sector like that.
this is one sector that grew hugely through the boom and probably wont see their profits hurt too much in the downturn. they make readily a product that is adictive and socially harmful as any drug, and suffer no limitations in advertising/promotion etc. Having had a number of friends whove had gambling problems of varying degrees (and types) over the years it fucking sickens me to see ivan yates on discussion panels commenting on the ecconomy etc. If he was head of carrolls or benson and hedges no-one would touch him.
now a passion levy, that could work..