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It's not a money grab. It is earmarked for universal pre-K, a top priority of the new mayor's campaign. He won handily, taking 85% of the vote. It seems non-Philadelphians aren't interested in reading beyond the headline.
I'm a teacher and universal kinder is very important, but it should be funded through different taxes.
Just look at how poorly the funding for lottery programs went in places it passed. Soda sales are on the decline everywhere.
To many of us Philadelphians, having universal kindergarten and upgrades to our extensive rec centers, most of which need it, is hardly a joke and is about the health of our community. Although from where you sit it doesn't look that way.
I think there are much better ways to accomplish this, and it doesn't include a tax on soda.
What happens when the money starts to run out? I teach in Texas and we have huge cuts in funding right now. Let's check back in a decade and see how much funding the schools get, as cities are notorious for funneling funds into other areas.
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Yes, and red meat, eggs, non-organic chicken, margarine, butter, corn syrup (no more pecan pie), pie and cake while we are at it, canola oil, farm raised salmon, and what else is currently declared to be "not good for you to eat"? Oh yes, don't forget coffee.
It's not the government's job to tell me what I can and can not eat. The "things that are bad for you" list changes every year and what was bad this year might be good next year.
Didn't the American revolution start over a tax on tea?
And we actually started our own country to get away from a dictatorial King. Look at us now. We exchanged one king for thousands. We still insist that we're free.
And we actually started our own country to get away from a dictatorial King. Look at us now. We exchanged one king for thousands. We still insist that we're free.
One (or two, maybe three) Kings but a much larger "court" than in the olden days.
I've lived in Philadelphia for fourteen years and I'm 100% in favor of the soda tax. The 1.5% -per-ounce tax will fund pre-kindergarten, community schools, parks and recreation centers--all public services in great need of additional revenue. Unlike other cities/states, there is no tax on groceries, clothing, or shoes in Pennsylvania, so it won't kill me to pay a little extra for soft drinks if it will help kids get a better start in life. This is a big win for Mayor Kenny---expect other cities to follow Philly's lead--and soon!
Now that is true but on the other hand sales of energy drinks such as Rockstar and Red Bull are doing well. I dont think its all about one trying to be healthy as if it were I would imagine that Red Bull wouldn't be as popular as it is now.. Pretty much with cigarettes. Sales are down there as well but not when it comes to cigars and those e-smokes. Enough that the FDA will start regulating them in August. Those doing the e-cig thing or those millennials or anyone else paying big bucks for an Asylum 13 cigar and visiting a cigar lounge or those who are into smoking cheap Black & Mild, Swisher Sweets or Punch cigars whether its for poker games or when they are on the golf course may be in for a very rude surprise come August.
I'm a teacher and universal kinder is very important, but it should be funded through different taxes.
Just look at how poorly the funding for lottery programs went in places it passed. Soda sales are on the decline everywhere.
Just info....PA's lottery system mostly benefits PA's senior citizens. It has allowed seniors to ride free on public tranportation in Phila. for instance.
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