A Novel Cure for Obesity: Tax Sugary Sodas

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SODA TAX -- FOR REPORT

hakim j. ellis of NC 5:29PM September 16, 2009

It's time the issue was raised, because poor eating and drinking habits that cause bad health- and the crisis that goes along with it, is the elephant in the room that few seem to notice.
Energy drinks- terribly misnamed, are one of the nastiest things one can put in the body. I’ve read countless articles on the subject, have written them as well, and occasionally speak about the topic.
There is an exception in that market that got introduced Sept 1st, 2009 , that is in a category of it’s own. It is completely natural and yet with years of scientific research, it has some pretty amazing benefits and is very good for the mind and alertness as well. Sweetened with Stevia leaf, an herb.
It has a bit of caffeine, due to the green tea extract, but it’s the other ingredients that make the big difference.
I was able to obtain some before it was officially launched, and drink it everyday with great benefit. (long-lasting energy and alertness with no crash). At 52, it’s helping me keep my belly more flat, even though it’s not primarily marketed as a diet drink.
I almost feel sorry for the general public that for the most part limit themselves to the grocery isle, often losing out the chance to find something exceptional.
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Tim of MO 12:34AM September 11, 2009

I don't think this idea goes far enough. There should be a tax on every sugar-laden product -- candy bars, cookies, even cereals. This alone would pay for the health care overhaul.

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Apabbebra of AL 9:51PM June 23, 2009

How about this.. since they are trying to tax the soda. go back to the old way of making soda with the soda fountain/jerk .
lets say they want 25c tax per 12oz soda.. then since the actual soda part is only 1 ouncs or so per glass it would be only 2c tax.. just sell them seperatly at the restaurants.. bill for 1oz of "soda" and then 11oz of sparlking water..
The government has gotten way out of hand and has to be told enough is enough.. Remind them that they work for us and not the other way around

fred braue of GA 5:32PM May 24, 2009

Here we go again... another excuse for another tax. And I bet it will go for educating the public about healthy food. Just like lottery money was supposed to be used for education only and the social security tax was for social security.
It is up to the individual to determine how they wish to live their lives. Each year it's something else that the government is trying to PURSWADE you from doing through taxes, for your own good of course.
The government needs to learn to stay out of people's lives and stop trying to regulate what we do with taxes. We all know that they know better than all of us the best way to live our lives. Look how well they manage this country and their own lives.
Why doesn't the government learn to stay within their means and stop taking more and more from the people who they are suppose to serve.

Dave of KY 6:18PM May 17, 2009

Once again the proselytes of government have decreed that the public shall bend to their will as payment for behaviors termed vices.
Most of us do not drink massive quantities of soft drinks. There are also those of us who do not consume "diet" drinks due to personal preferences, taste issues, worries about synthetic sweeteners, or other ideas. To tax a "sugary" drink and not tax a similar product ("diet") is disingenuous to say the least.
I personally do not purchase diet sodas because the sweetener (NutraSweet or aspertame) gives me headaches. The food police see fit to coerce me into getting headaches so that I will become less overweight and comply with their rubber standard.
My suggestion is simple; stop the social engineering that postulates that it is OK for some bureaucrat to tell the people what to eat and drink. Such behavior has no place in a democracy; last I looked I could eat and drink what I liked. Food police stay out of my house!!! (Paraphrased from another source).

Theodore Sattley of NH 6:01PM May 17, 2009