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So you agree the tax isn't to educate but rather to punish and enrich the coffers of politicians
That depends on what the tax is being used for. I don't see it as a punishment, the diabetes and obesity is the real punishment to those that guzzle the sugary drinks.
Again this is the parents responsibility to teach their kids this stuff not the Gov. I knew at a very long age that soda,twinkies and all weren't good for you. Sure I ate/drank them but in moderation and haven't drank soda or ate twinkies in years. I drink water all the time,well some beers on the weekends too.
I fully agree it is the parents' responsibility to teach their children....but who teaches the parents? The first thing I have learned about becoming a parent is that it is important to teach myself, which means I need to have ways to access that information, and there is nothing wrong with the government teaching people that sugary drinks lead to diabetes and obesity so that they can properly teach their children.
That is good for you that you knew that sugary drinks were bad for you, but based on the diabetes and obesity ratings in this country, I have a feeling that we are the minority when it comes to that knowledge.
That depends on what the tax is being used for. I don't see it as a punishment, the diabetes and obesity is the real punishment to those that guzzle the sugary drinks.
We already agree it's not educational , so why tax people who are already punishing themselves?
FYI the tax is being used to grow govt.,politicians do not care about anyone's health.
We already agree it's not educational , so why tax people who are already punishing themselves?
FYI the tax is being used to grow govt.,politicians do not care about anyone's health.
Okay, so you don't like taxes, and I have no problem with taxing things like sugary drinks. It looks like our opinions are at an impasse. I don't consider a tax to be a punishment, so I don't see this as being a punishment on people who drink sugary drinks.
Okay, so you don't like taxes, and I have no problem with taxing things like sugary drinks. It looks like our opinions are at an impasse. I don't consider a tax to be a punishment, so I don't see this as being a punishment on people who drink sugary drinks.
you don't know what the tax is for, but you like the tax = useful tool
Sugar is part of the obesity in our country. If you can't control yourself then maybe someone else should do it for you. Sorry, many are tired of paying your healthcare because you choose to live an unhealthy lifestyle. Our rates go up because of people like you
Maybe they will start puting pictures of emaciated children with rotted teeth on soda containers.
"It's for the kids" said many a greedy pocket lining politician
I'm not sure who is surprised by this. They already tax cigarettes over 100%, and they're mostly purchased by the lower working class. Who didn't think this was coming?
Keep right on electing them, folks. Enjoy the fruits of your stupidity.
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