> there can damn sure be extra taxes on junk mail.
I'd imagine this would actually be quite difficult on first amendment grounds if you start filtering by sender / message contents and would sweep in things like paychecks if you don't.
I agree. I'd also say though that it might hasten digital adoption for some things - if a company had to pay extra to send a paycheck, they'd make you sign up for direct deposit. The lasting effect might be that those who are underbanked might be "forced" into digital bank accounts.
I'd imagine this would actually be quite difficult on first amendment grounds if you start filtering by sender / message contents and would sweep in things like paychecks if you don't.