A National Tax on Sodas?
There are federal taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and there seems to be a growing call for a national tax on sodas and sugary drinks. Congress isn't debating a specific law on this now, but if it were to pass one, it would mean that you'd have to pay more for pop.
Many people blame sugary drinks for obesity, saying they add calories that consumers don't burn off. Supporters of a tax say it would both discourage people from drinking excessive sodas and bring in billions of dollars for the government. Critics of the idea say that sodas are harmless in moderation and that people should be free to drink them without any added costs. Also, raising prices on anything during a recession is an extremely unpopular idea.
Weigh in on which argument you side with.
Carl Azuz, Anchor
making the prices on pop higher would do great thing for are government. it would bring in so much money. i drink a lot of pop and if the price got raised i would stop drink it so much cuz of the price. but i would somethime.
Puting a tax on soda would definatly help some people with there health, but what will happen to all of the places that manifacture soda. YIKES! that will definatly hurt them.
I say it does add calories but some kids are to lazy to go out and do sports or workout.
Soda, candy, and sugary items in general, are not the cause of obesity. It is the person's choice of lifestyle that causes it. I agree that taxes would bring in money to the government, and it could possibly stop people from drinking the stuff excessively, but the downside is that we are already in a recession even worse than the 1930 depression. More taxes would not go over well with the public.
Well, raising the price of soda isn't really a bad idea. However, some kids just love to drink them. It might bring some complaints, but not that harmful. After all, it will be a good thing for the government.
It would be bad to tax soda. people who like soda and cant afford bills as it ism wouldnt be able to survive. no one can just keep adding on these stupid laws that are some of the most pointless things. i believe if they tax sode, i wont buy.
i think the tax is a good idea. it will help people fight obesity and give more money to our goverment to help the cause. i dont think the taxes are going to go well with the public, but it will help our nation in the long run. it will hurt the industry bad as well.
I don't think that it's a great idea because some people are already have money problems and if soda is the only thing that they like to drink then it will just put them in an even bigger hole. On the other hand it could be good for both the economy and the health of Americans. Considering that over 1/3 of the United States is obese. So it could be god or bad, but either way a lot of people are going to argue about it.
i think that putting taxes on soda would not help that much because if people really like soda rising the price a few cents wont change that.it could help some peoples health if they decide not to drink it anymore. also if they decide to eat more healthy along with excercise. so i think that a tax on soda would be pointless.
i think it would be helpful to the big people out there. this should help them because it would make them think twice be for buying a 2 liter bottle of soda. if u drink water its 10 times better then drinking soda, so people in the U.S should really consider the amount of soda they drink and try and drink more water or juice.
i cant decide weather that there should be taxing on the soda products.
I guess that it is hard that i cant decide. Well i also know that there are stories about that there are people that are get into begin unhealthy and that could cause to many stresses. The world i guess that it is a good idea cause it could decrease the raise and help that people to get fit and that could be the best that could happen in the world. And make the world better.
I think that taxing soda , would be very helpful to the obesity problem in our country. I think putting a higher tax on the soda, would reduce the amount of people buying soda. However i do agree that it is violating peoples rights , because it is a free country . But I believe, that people should have some self control, on how much soda they drink , and how obese they get.
In the world today, people choose there own lifestyles and they live it how they please. People are not getting becoming obese because of soda, and candies. Adding a penny to a soft drink, doesn't seem to be a lot. But a penny can go a long way. If they add tax to the drinks people might just not even want to buy them anymore. So adding tax onto the soft drinks, doesn't really seem like to good of an idea.
I think it would just add even more trouble for middle and low class families. This would just anger the public and just hurt stores. I don't think its going to help anything. A lot of what families buy is sugar so if they put a tax on it families might stop buying the items, and hurting the stores.
soda and other sugary products are not the reason of obesity for many people in America i think it's the person's choice if they choose to eat and drink all that sugar, I also think it would be a good choice to put tax on all sugary and high calorie products because that means less people will be eating or drinking those products but then there is a downside to that action because we are already in big economic downfall.
I don't think that a tax on the soda would be helpful because it wont bring a lot of money into the economy. It wont help the country trying to get healthy because there is still a lot of Fast Foods.I don't think that the tax on soda will stop people from buying soda
I think that putting taxes on soda would be harmful to us, because were already in a recession..I don't think people want to pay any more for a soda then we already do. Also, places that sell soda would lose a lot of money.
Puting a tax on soda could help fight obesity in some cases. In other cases though some families might not be able to afford the soda. But I think they should put this tax on soda and who knows maybe some obese people could lose a couple of pounds.
This is a wonderful idea this will finally spur kids finally seeing that our futures in trouble unless we do something about it and this tax could just be the start.
it wouldnt be helpful at all. people could barley afford things right now. why would the they raise the prices on stuff while were in a recession.
I can't decide on it because i don't understand what is going on. I don't think that soda is to blame on peoples weight I think it is how much they eat, and the fast food resturants food having a lot of fat in it.
the tax on sugary drinks wouldn't be helpful. the government is only doing this for the money that would be made. also if the tax did get passed people would still buy soda.
i think it would be helpful to the government and would help obesity. i don't drink a lot of soda i maybe have 1 a week so taxing soda does not bother me. other people may be more frustrated about it because soda has caffeine and that helps wake them up or keep them up but i think this would be good for our government.
I think it would be helpful. My reasoning for this is that to the single person, a few extra cents for a soda shouldn't really affect much. But, due to the large population that does drink soda, if it does get passed, it would bring in literally billions of dollars for the government. I think it is great idea.
I think it would be harmful because there just trying to get more money for the government.
i think that the government should not put taxes on soda.
but it would help the economy have more money to pay debut.
i think that students drink more sod than adults do because kids love sugary sweets and drinks. but its making our kids become obiest. so its both sides for.
i think we should tax for the economy. but i think we shouldnt because it will make it harder on everyday life of people.
I dont think they should put a tax on soda. People dont want to pat an extra couple of cents that they might not be able to spare.
I feel that it is very unnecessary to tax extra on the sodas and other sugary drinks. They are not the problem, it is the person who drinks alot of it and then never exercises and that is why they gain alot of weight then they go and complain about those drinks when it is their own fault. Taxing sugary drinks would not be something that would be helpful. What would be helpful is for more people to exercise and not blame the drinks.
I think it would be both helpful and harmful. It would be harmful because us kids would somehow not be able to afford it and plus that's mostly what we love to drink even though after taking all these sugary stuff we do not work it out. If it is taxed too people would stop taking it and then some factories would have to start closing up. It would be helpful because it would help the government get money.
I agree with Brandon.
Candy, Soda, and Sugar all have calories, all young kids love every single one. It adds a lot fat when we are young we can eat and eat and not gain a pound,but once you hit the age of 13 you can kiss that goodbye. Kids everywhere wondering why they are gaining weight like crazy. If you are not happy with what is happening to your body, DO something about it, get off your Lazy Butt and go out and play sports, and excercise.
The idea of more taxes on soda is not a good idea. if you look at it if people choose to drink to much soda then thats them, their isn't nothing you can do about it. also some people need sugar drinks for their health problems. such as dieabeties. what id diabetic kids can buy a sugar drink because the price is too high?
I think that people shouldn't have a tax on pop because of people saving their money to buy things a lot more important than pop like gas or food or clothing.
I think that this will be helpful to the economy. It will also help with the obesity if people can't afford to buy it. Soda is not a needed beverage, so I think people can live without it. Taxes are a good thing to have on soda to keep people from buying so much.
I think that a sugary drink tax would be helpful. It would bring money in to help the economy and our national obesity crisis. It would help people to drink sugary liquids in moderation, not every day.
I cant decide whether it would be harmful or helpful. I would think it would be helpful because it would promote people to drink less sugary drinks. But i also think it would be harmful because it's the people who choose to drink soda. So, i cant decide weather its helpful or harmful.
I think that a tax on soda will be helpful not only to the government but to the people too. People drink way too much soda and because of it, people are getting kidney stones and it just is not that good for you. It would be helpful for the government because some people will still buy soda with or without the tax and it will bring in a lot of money.
I think that taxes on sugar drinks will be outrages. There isn't suppose to be any taxes on drinks, foods, clothes, etc. I think that there will be a lot to talk about if they pass this law. Also, it might help America with our obesity problem but, people won't be able and will rebel against this law! If you think that this is a good law, your crazy, I think that people will buy more and more soda then water. So it won't really cure the situation.
I think that tax on Soda is a bad idea. People should be able to drink it without having to spend more money on it. There is no point because everyone is buying so much soda they should not raise the price. They are getting enough money on it without charging people for tax.
I think that a tax on soda would be harmful. I think that because the economy is bad right now and people cant afford it. Many people around the world drink soda and i don't think its right to just tax soda. I don't think that any drink should have tax because the people cant handle it anymore.
I think that a tax on soda would be harmful to the government because no one would pay extra for soda. I think that they shouldn't put tax on soda just because they think that it cause obesity. It somewhat causes obesity but its not the only thing. I think it would be a bad idea to put tax on soda.
I think that adding taxes to soda will not help. Putting a tax on soda will make people stop drinking it, i know i would because i am not going to pay more then what i already do for something that i don't necessary need, but it will not stop the overweight/obesity problem. In oder to get rid of the obesity problem, people need to eliminate their snacks and drinks but they also need to exercise. We just got got out of a depression, do we wanna go back in?
Okay raising taxes on the soda is an incredibly stupid idea because if you do this then all it will do is hurt the economy more by making less people buy the product which means that big soda companies will be bankrupt an the America will lose money even more then they already are so don't raise taxes. After all these aren't even the main cause of obesity there are a lot worse things out there that are killing people more then just sugary drinks. There are aot more htat we need to focus on.
Putting a tax on soda I'd say is a decent idea.it would force people to make soda an every now and then thing. like alcohol.the taxes would help our economy a decent amount. And it would stop all these obese people trying to sew companys for making them fat lawlz
I think that a tax on soda and sugary drinks would be very beneficial to our nation. There are a lot of harmful things in sodas that people just don't need to put in there bodies. Personally I think soda is disgusting and that too many people drink it. I believe that it is a contribution to why americans are obese. A tax on soda would be nice to have.
Why should i determine why other people drink soda if its good for them or not cause i drink soda my self.
It's bad for you but its too good for people to just stop drinking like that.
I don't drink a lot of soda because i don't want to get bumps on my face so i drink it once in a while.
i rather have free soda that pay a am and a leg for one that's why some people don't drink them.
Putting a tax on soda would help the economy. many people today buy soda. soda is not good for people but it is very popular and the government can make a lot of money buy putting a small tax on it. most people will get mad over this situation but it can help are government.
i believe that it would be helpful and harmful. i believe that some people would not see that it could give the government a little more money and be helpful. so in that way it would be harmful because you would have protesters and people who just wont drink soda anymore to show that they do not agree.
I believe that its is stupid about the tax. Its soda, everyone drinks it when your obese or not. Some people like myself have one because it just simply taste good. Its not the juices or sodas that get people obese, its the people themselves. Or some people just cant help it. Who know who to blame?
I think that taxing soda is harmful because this will effect other people who likes to drink soda. Soda is good for you if you drink the proper amount. Drinking water is more helpful for your body and drink less soda.
I think that they should not add a tax on soda or sugary items. A lot of people think that these cause obesity but they don't. It is the persons choice on how much eat of these items. I think that if a person drank a soda that doesn't mean that they are obese. I think that they should think about what they are trying to say and really think about this because if it gets to be that it is too much money people will not buy these items and it is going to cause the government to loose money not gain any. Many people can not afford an extra tax right now. Some people can not afford their bills do they really think that people are going to pay extra taxes on items that should not have an extra tax on them at all.
I don't think that it will go over well with the public. Although it might be healthier not to drink a lot of soda, the amount of people that do drink it everyday won't like it. For the people that do drink it everyday, i don't think it will stop them from drinking soda if you add taxes on it. Soda, candy, and fast foods, aren't the main reason for weight gain. That Would be the life style of the person them self.
I personally could care less if they put a tax on soda or not. I barely drink it as of now. I'll have soda when i go out to eat. Which isn't often. I don't think soda is causing obesity. People not caring about their weight and going out to eat everyday instead of having a home cooked meal is casing obesity. If people weren't so lazy now a days then we wouldn't have this problem. People are going to pay the amount of money for soda weather there is tax on it or not.
I think that soda shouldn't be taxed, because it's not necessarily the cause of obesity. Sure it may contribute to it, but it's the person who drinks the soda's fault if they gain excessive weight from it. Soda may add more calories to your diet, but you can always work them off just like everything else you eat or drink. Yeah, the tax my bring in a lot of money for the government, but I think the government gets enough from other things, and people don't need to pay even more for something like soda at a time like this, where money is scarce. So an added tax would not do well with the public.
The government is trillions in debt, and I don't think it's such a bad idea to encourage people to drink juice or water to take a little bit off. It might harm the soda industry a bit, but people will still be thirsty, helping agriculture with milk or fruits or whatever.
I think taxing soda is harmful. I think this because people should be responsible to watch their own weight and burn off the calories they get. This is why I think taxing soda is a harmful idea. I agree that obesity is a major issue, but people should be able to take care of themselves.
I think this will be very helpful because it can reduce a lot of problems. Since so many people are obese and overweight not drinking soda should reduce that. The amount of sugar that people get from soda is a lot and if they don't drink soda it can reduce that too. Overall take time to think about this and you may agree or disagree with what people say.
I think it would be a good idea to have a tax on sodas because it would make people healthier, get the government to get more money, and it might make people exercise more.
I don't think its nessacary to raise taxes on sodas. People will buy them anyways. Soda can be an addiction. I think they're just finding a way to make more money.
i think thats good for the big people but im skinny so way mess it up for me but do what u want
i think that this sucks cuz they have 75 cent cans at the corner store i am still going to buy sodas but i think it is good because the government can make money off us students
i think it sucks but its helpful.
Our society is obese and by taxing soda it can help reduce this problem.
i don't like the soda tax. I'm not fat
It sucks but it is helpful because the tax will help people stop drinking so much soda, which is bad for them.
Great idea, in my opinion. This discourages excessive soda consumption (If any soda needs to be consumed at all) and brings in a LOT of money that could be used for other, dare i say, better causes.
i think it would be both harmful and helpful to people.
I think this would be good for healthcare, but it is a pain to have to pull out your pennies. Overall i think this is an idea to consider and mabe the way to go.
It's a waste of money and we are already in a depression and then soda companies would get less money!
i think its a good idea but i haven't drank a pop in over a year. it would be good thing for obesity but the tax is excessive for right away
soda is good for kids they should not raise the price
i think it is helpful because it would bring your government more money and i think that it would also help with everyones health and the reason why im saying this is because im done drinking pop and i think that if people just stopped drinking it it would help there workout and bring better health to all kids and gettin gmoney to help our economy
I think that it is a bad idea. I mean soooo mny people live off of pop it is bad that we do drink so much but i am thinking that pop isnt the casue of obesity. We are a more weighted nation but it isnt all the cause of pop. All of the fast food is waht casues the obesity. Taxing pop will amke the public angry it wont solve anything taxing it. If they want to tax the main obesity casuer fast food.
it would be more taxes but i can see both sides,the up side for taxing for pop could get money for things that need it like colleges ,the down side is we would have to pay more money then we allready do now for example a candy bar is like $1.75 as is pop soon it would be $2.10 for a pop if we do have to be taxed for pop
What is the purpose of the tax? Is it to reduce the national debt or to help individuals to reduce health risks? If it is to reduce the national debt, maybe. If it is to help people be more healthy, people will drink these sodas if they want to regardless of the tax increase.
I think its helpful to the economy! People even when they buy soda they buy the genric kinds, so if the sodas cost as much as the good healthy stuff, then people would stop buying the sodas
I think that soda should not have a tax because people are already having a hard time paying for things. Its not going to stop people from buying it. Its only going to make people pay more. That will cause people to have eve less money. I think people should be able to drink what ever they want without being charged extra.
I think its helpful to the economy! People even when they buy soda they buy the generic kinds, so if the sodas cost as much as the good healthy stuff, then people would stop buying the sodas
I think that soda should not have a tax because there really is no need for it. Especially since we have a tax on almost everything else that we could do without a tax on soda. Also I think that soda should not have a tax since the economy is down. I think that people should be able to drink whatever they want. without a tax on it.
I feel that this is honestly stupid, people-if they like it, wont stop drinking soda, just because its, what, a penny more an ounce? Well my opinion is, if you don't like it, don't pay for it, if you do, than pay, also if the economy is so worried about obesity than i feel that the gyms, or personal trainers should lower their prices so people would want to get out and workout knowing there not paying a fortune.
People wouldn't be able to afford other things. They have bigger things to worry about. Also your puns aren't very funny.
I think it could be helpful.But it could be harmful also. But i really don't think that soda is the main source of obesity. & I barely drink soda. Drinking soda is a choice, and there is thousands of other drinks people can choose from.
Okay, so maybe it is a great idea to raise the prices of soda and other soft drinks it will bring in alot of money for the government. But yet, for the less fortunate it is a bad thing, they would be stuck with drinking less drinks or yet being stuck with just drinking water. I think that maybe leave the tax alone for now, our economy is bad enough there is no use in making it any worse.
I don't think that people will stop drinking soda. I don't drink soda so I agree with it being harmful to your health. Some people can't stop drinking it. I think people buy it because it's cheeper.
I feel that this tax could be good for the economy, it could change a lot of lives.
I think putting a tax on soda and sugary drinks would be wrong. First, people should have the freedom to drink whatever they want. With the tax it feels like the government is forcing people to stop drinking soda. Also. if the government needs more money they should try raising the taxes even more on alcohol and cigarettes.
to me i think that it could harm a lot of people. yes its not as much of a need but people still like it. it will harm the people who don't have a lot of money to spend in the first place. yes people need to loose weight but if they don't want to then don't force them. that is not right.
I think people won't stop drinking soda. I think that in some ways it can be helpful for the economy and i think it will harm it to. But i think there is going to be a lot of who are going to stop buying soda. But those who are still going to buy it they will suffer because then they will have less money to buy other types of foods.
I think that they shouldn't have tax on sodas because its something that people really aren't addicted to caffine because if they got enough sleep, ate rite,and other things, people dont need to have caffine but its something that helps people focus on certain things
I believe that with this tax, it wouldn't stop anybody from buying it.
Everybody will just continue buying what they buying. So it will just make more money issues around the countries. I think it would be harmful to everybody.
I think that the tax on all sodas and sugar drinks is wasteful.
People aren't going to stop drinking these drinks if they really want to drink them. A lot of people don't have the money these days to be paying extra for drinks. I mean how would you feel if you had to pay tax on the already generic (cheap) brand of your favorite soda? Its just no use to prevent obesity and bad health. I love soda and I'm not obese, and are healthy. People will not stop drinking what they want. Its just a waste of money.
Look, taxes help the economy yes. But the fact is after all the taxes that are placed on everything... we should be the richest country in the entire world! To give more taxes in a depression quite like the one after World War 1, is completely stupid. The money is not going to go help our economy, it's going to go to the same place it always goes, the pocket of a rich, corrupt, congressman.
In moderation, soda is fine. Some people are just so into soda that it could throw them into poverty with a tax. At this time, it would be horrible for our economy. Maybe when we are out of this recession it wouldn't be so bad. Honestly, I think we should at least hold it off if we were to put a tax on it.
I think that it would be a harmful tax. If you don't have the money, but like to drink soda in moderation, you can't enjoy one because of the tax on it. Even if they do put on a tax on soda, do you think that will stop people who can still afford it, buy it? I don't think it will affect obesity, because everyone makes their own food chocies, and as long as those unhealthy foods are out there, their going to buy it.
I think that some people will stop drinking soda, but then wouldn't that harm the soda company's?
Yes, it would stop some people from drinking soda, but soda isn't the cause of it. It's that person's choice the way they eat & what they eat.
Bringing up the prices would give the government more money, but the people would stop buying it if it got to much. So let them do what they want with the taxes.
Soda is not the only item that causes obesity, so if taxes are added to soda shouldnt they also be added to every other food that could be linked with obesity? That is not likely to happen, so why add taxes to soda? In my opinion adding taxes to soda would be unwise, and possibly harmful to our countries economy.
No i don't think they should tax soda and candy because people would stop buying it and soda and candy companies would go out of business.
nah but really i think this is a good idea because i believe soda is one of the main factors that contributes to obesity because of the excess sugar in it, and the gov. will rake in a huge amount of money from the taxes and hopefully help the economy.
This tax might be of useful work due to the fact that people who drink sodas and "pop" maybe either stop drinking it, which would result poorly, as in the reason for adding tax was useless. but, on the other hand it'll decrease the obesity rate in America. if not that, people would still buy it and increase overall income for everyone, which would in return help towards trhe reccession. This "possible" law/tax can be either beneficial or non-beneficial depending on which way the taxes is dealt with by the people.
The only reason that the congress would actually pass this law is because it is another way for them to make to collect more tax payers money.
Im not a big soda drinker but i thinks its so dumb to add a tax to sodas. The government is just trying to find something to blame obesity on. People are obese because they dont want to take the time to eat healthy and work out. There are many other foods that contribute to obesity and I dont think soda is one of them.
Taxes on soda would decrease the demand on soda rather than increase. i think that the government is taking advantage of this recession situation. It is true that obesity rates would lower but we should let people make their own decisions.
I think adding the price of sodas at this certain time is crazy!
they should havedone tha a long time agot... why now we are in a recession
i think the soda is hamful because of growing call for a national tax on sodas and sugary drinks. i think lower the tax on soda would be better for the people and it would not add any cost. making the prices on pop higher would do great thing for are government.
idk anything about taxes
Putting a tax on soda will deffinetly be a good idea. It might be able to help people with health issues. It wouldn't bother me at all if there was a tax because I don't drink soda that much
Making the price higher would bring so much money to the Goverment but the people will stop buying sodas because of the price. I thing it is ok because the people say that the soda and sugary items make them fat I think that is not the sodas fault. Its the people fault because they have to do exercises.
don't drink soda.....it would help people with their health that a major plus!! kids do not get out and play like they should or workout ... so little thimgs can change a lot
I don't think it's a good idea to put a tax on sodas. It's true that they do have a lot of calories, but you shouldn't have to pay extra to drink them. Also, it's a bad time to be taxing people on sodas because of our economy. I don't think that the public would be happy with this.
I think that the tax i fine, I really don't care if they put a tax on soda. I really don't drink it anyway, so it wont bother me. Im sure it will affect the many americans who drink soda all the time. Maybe it would make people cut back because they cant afford the extra tax.
My opinion is that raising taxes on soda is a bad idea. The country is already having a rough time with the recession. People should also be free to drink what they want without having to pay more for it. Paying more for something at this point in time is just going to cause more chaos with the consumers. Everyone talks about having no money, so why would you want to go and tax something that a majority of people buy on a daily basis?
My opinion on this article is that i am not sure if this is helpful or harmful. It is helpful because then there won't be as many people drinking soda or sugary drinks. It is also harmful to the people that drink soda or sugary drinks everyday. I am not sure how i would react if a tax will come to the soda and sugary drinks.
I think that it's helpful because it will get money for health care. Another way it can be helpful is it can help people lose weight. It can also help the economy by bringing in money from the taxes. But it will also be harmful because sometimes people like to just enjoy a soda every once in a while and then they have to pay extra which is not fair. It can also be harmful because were in a recession even worse then the 1930 depression. So i have decided to stay neutral on this debate.
I don't think there should be a tax on sugary drinks. They aren't the cause for obesity, fast food is more of a cause then soda. In my opinion we should deffinatley not have a tax on something that people use so much. Yes it would bring in money, but some people just cant afford it. No one should be blaming soda for american's being obese at all.
I think the tax on soda is kinda of a joke. People gain weight for the way they eat and don't want to admit it. People are always saying its the fast food places that cause people to gain weight. Its really not though. We americans gain weight because of what we do to are body that cause weight problems. Candy, soda, etc. don't cause kids to gain weight.
I think that adding this tax would lower the sales for these drinks but then the companies risk going out of business or laying off more worker which is what we want to avoid. This could hurt the economy more than it can help. We should regulate the drink companies more which will make thing more healthy foe people.
I think that this plan would be helpful for us in a healthy way because a lot of people really don't burn ALL the calories and that leads to people being overweight or even worse, obeese. It's also a bad idea to put taxes because we're in a recession that'll probably just get worse and this idea isn't helping.
I think that adding a tax on soda would be very harmful to our society. It is no ones choice but your own to tell you what you can and can not drink, so if people are agreeing with this because of people gaining weight maybe they shouldn't buy it. But this tax would put a toll on everyone buying soda, most people wouldn't buy it any longer and that would start big problems for the soda companies.
My opinion of adding a tax to soda is that, it does not really matter weather or not the soda is a couple cents more than what it usually is, people are still going to buy it maybe not as much as they did before, but i do not think it will affect the obesity level much.
They say soda in moderation is fine. So for those people, they won't be buying all that much soda. There won't be all that affected by this law. In fact the only ones who may be effected is people who drink tons of soda. If they really are all that upset about possible a tax on soda then they could just reduce the amount they buy. Our country need something to help with the economy, if a tax on soda will help. Then why not do it?
i think it would be very helpful to add tax on sodas because it will help people loose weight or stop them from wanting to drink sodas. I know for some people they will still drink whatever they want but some people might think about it before actually buying a soda. i know it would be helpful for me if they did that because i wouldn't want to spend much money on a soda when i can just buy a water for less money and less calories also.
I think that this tax would benefit the U.S. because a lot of people drink soda, so they would bring in a lot of extra money. Soda, and other sweet drinks, add a lot of extra calories to your diet and does harmful things to your body. This isn't necessarily the cause of obesity, but it's doesn't help because most people don't do any physical activities. Personally I don't drink soda a lot, but I know people who do. The tax might change some people's minds, but not everyone.
I think is would be harmful to tax soda and sugary drinks. It would help the us with the struggle of over weight children as well as adults. The children of today would be focus on school, more child would be healthier. But i don't think it would hurt us if they keep it the same as before the taxes on soda,candy,etc.
I think that soda can harm you because if you drink too much you will get fat .
I think there should not be a tax on sugary drinks because people are going to drink the drinks even if the price is a few cents more.
If congress were to pass this law, don't they think that if they do this people wouldn't buy a lot of soda's instead people would buy more water. Which means that companies like Pepsi and Coke would lose business, and it would bring the economy in a bigger downfall that it already is in. This would be a very bad idea people are already losing their jobs don't give more compaines to do the same.
I think the soda tax would be very helpful because it would make people less likely to want to buy something with a tax on it. Besides soda is one of the greatest reasons why America is obese today.
If the government puts a tax on soda; I would stop drinking soda, I don't think that's a good idea I know the government will have more money, but what about us. We would have to stop buying soda because of the economy that would affect us and the companies too.
NO the feds want to put taxes on everything. Besides people would start to think that soda are just luxury (the same reason why people still buy Hummers ever when gas price were so high).
I disagree with the tax. We are in a recession!!!
I think that is a great idea.
I think they should because then people would drink less soda, since it is bad for you.
Caffeine is an actual addiction. Soda is by far the worst addiction out there, with smoking. I think that soda should have a high tax, as well as a raised price. Maybe this will help buyers make a healthier decision to break a habit that we don't need as a country right now. Like cigarette packs, the prices that are usually enormous help to eliminate buyers who know that they can eventually live without.
I think that soda shouldn't be taxed because if people that need the caffein will still buy it and the people that don't need the caffein will not buy them that often.
I think taxing soda would be good for the american population. The taxing would make people more eager to not spend money on unhealthy soda.
That not fare the people who don't drink soda that much I like soda but I don't drink it a lot so I'm going to have to pay more for something that I drink like once or twice a week. grrrrr
I think that there should not be a tax on soda! Its not like its illegal or anything. If people are worried about gaining calories, they shouldnt drink it, or just go outside and get active. I dont think everyone should get punished for some peoples laziness. They should just be cautious on how many calories they get!
I think that the tax might benefit the us in some ways because some many people drink soda so they bring in a lot of money. The tax could change some peoples mind in buying the soda though, which could be a good thing health wise i guess.
I think that the energy drinks should be taxed, but i don't think soda should be taxed. They do add a lot of extra calories but it doesn't mean that they should tax it though.
I believe that having a tax on soda would benefit the nation in a positive way. With all the people that drink soda and get cavities and rot their teeth would make it harder for them to drink it because they would have to pay a extra to obtain the soda. With all the sugary substances used to make the soda it would make it so then people think why by soda when I could buy something more healthier like juice or something along those lines. So yes I do believe that they should put a tax on soda.
These taxes are not fare to the people that do drink a lot of soda. like don't drink a lot of soda so I'm going to be paying for something that I only drink once or twice a week
I think that this sales tax would be harmful because Americas economy is already bad and some people don't have enough money to suffice their basic needs, why raise the money on items?
i think people should be able to drink what they want to drink and they shouldn't have to spend a lot of money on the beverages they want to buy/drink
I think people should be able to drink what they want. It's not the governments issue if the American people are fat. they're smart enough to know what to eat and drink to not be obese. Obviously they want to be fat.
It's an interesting topic. When you think about it, it really is a good way to cut down on obesity and get Americans on a healthy lifestyle.
I dont agree with this situation it will not help people if people want to get drink tons of soda they can no matter what price.
i dont agree with the soda tax
I know that this tax will definately help our society because we have about the worst obesity rate and soda is a big factor in it. If a lot more sugary foods and beverages get taxed that will really help a lot!!
I think that this will be a good ideal beacuse in june i got braces and ever sence then i stopped drinking soda, not only have i lost a lot of wieght and feel so much better, i have also saved lots and lots of money, it will be a major heath benifit to the american society
I don't see the problem in taxing soda because the economy would be making a lot of money back. And soda and sugary products is not the reason for obesity. It is there life style and i think it would be there problem because they have a choice to be lazy or to go and lose the weight
I think it is an idiotic idea to put a tax on something that has nothing to with obesity. It has everything to do with willpower. Obese people should blame themselves for their weight. Yes, there is that percentage that is genetically inflicted with it, but it is mostly blamed on people who can't control themselves. People are having a hard enough time paying for their necessities and the occasional treat (soda) in their home without having to worry about the taxes that come along with it all. I can speak from my own personal perspective that this tax is a perfectly horrible idea. I know plenty of obese people who would rather die than touch soda and I also know very under-weight or average-weight people who couldn't live without soda. It's got nothing to do with what the substance consists of, it's how much control these people have over themselves. Taxing soda will only upset people more and there is a good chance that soda companies could go out of business due to protest, strike, or even the fact that no one could afford it.
I think its a good idea, more revenue for are government and a deterrent for kids to buy soda and buy something more healthy. GO CHARGERS!!!
I see where the government is coming from with the tax but it would mess up stores sales in which messing up the economy furthermore.
What in the world is congress thinking?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
I don't agree.
i think that the government is trying to leave us broke
i believe putting taxes on soda will be harmful and helpful. Think about all the people who are trying to lose weight and sodas are a real big cutt back for them. Including dropping soda and drinking more water. So, this would really help them out.
i know most people think that it is a good way to raise money but i think it is just dumb to tax it because you "THINK" it will help lower the obesity but the truth is most people make there own choices and if consuming the things that could make them obese is what they want to do then more power to them but just because SOME people make that choice doesn't mean their doing it just by influence of soda i mean look almost almost all fast food restaurants offer with their meals you guessed it soda and other sugary drinks like Hi-C not to mention the fact that if it does happen and it doesn't drastically effect the rate at which people buy and drink soda then its just giving the government more power and who's to say there not taxing something that is more worthy of taxes
I think taxing sweet drinks would be both good and bad. This is America, we should be able to choose what we drink or don't drink. But obesity is a huge problem. Who knows, we just might have to have another tea(sweet drinks) party to decide.
I think that putting taxes on soda is an opportunity for people to not be tempted to drink so much soda, but I also believe that it might be too expensive.
It's a person's lifestyle that causes their obesity. It's like suing McDonald's because you're fat.
Dumb.
I don't want to have to pay extra for my pop because all of a sudden some idiot in the government is "concerned" for my health. My health is my choice and I don't want to pay extra to make myself fat.
I do not think that taxing soda will be beneficial in all areas, including the economy. Sure, soda may be bad for you, but the manufactures should be allowed to make money if people are willing to pay. I think that we should really be raising the taxes on alcohol.
I agree with putting on taxes on sugar drinks. But beverage company could be damaged their selling rate. Also, Several soda and drinks have harmful ingredient and high calories.. In korea, sugar drinks (can) is 0.95$//
So many sugar drinks is in market., people did not buy well..
(because of well being life)
America is different case~..For children haelthy, soda or carbonated beverage keep the high prices..
I think a soda tax would be great. But however there will probably be a few repercussions. First of all if people see there is a tax on soda it will be more likely people will not drink it as much. Plus if people don't care about the tax, the government will get more money but people will still be obese and we're back where we started.
Just what we need more taxes
This idea is actually pretty good. We already have taxes on other "bad" things like alcohol and cigarettes, so soft drinks can be included. If people really want the soda anyway, they can still buy it, which will also bring in more money. In the end, however, it will be up to the states to decided what happens.
I think that an added tax on soda is harmfull on the economy, and besides the government has $999 trillion dollars in the national treasury; so they don't need to add any more money to that hoard.
i think that this tax on soda would be EXTREMLY helpful to the country. Its NECESSARY, it would help millions across the nation with their ADDICTION with these sweets. Which to me is ridiculous. People should have more control over what they are eating and what they are feeding their families. Theyr'e basically setting up their families to an easy death by feeding them these foods. I'm not saying that it's bad to have it once in a while,that's ok,but tons of american families are consuming portions that are simply out of control. This tax will totally help.
I don't mind if they tax sodas or not because I don't buy them. But, they shouldn't be worried if we get fat or not they need to stay out of our business. They shouldn't care because they wouldn't have to deal with the fact of being fat. I think they have already taken away to much money and it's stupid that they are taking away even more money especially from an item like soda.
it's a good idea but i don't think they should actually do it.
I don't think it's okay. I just don't think it will help our econimy.
Using a soda tax would make many people mad and over time factories that produce these drinks would go out of business. Also this has nothing to do with obesity it's sugar not salt. If you want to know what has been causing obesity look at the fat in burgers at McDonalds or any other fast food place.
This just another way for them to get into our everyday lives. They are telling us what we can or cannot drink. Yes we consume to much sugar but this is going to far. And I believe the main reason isn't to cut down on obesity.
i think that this thought is held with good intentions but will not work. just like tobacco, is raising the tax on tobacco really stopping people from smoking? unless there is a law that you cannot eat or drink certain foods, i don't think that this will have much effect. i also agree that it is not a good idea to raise anything during recession because for the people that do not know how to prioritize and save their money will use it recklessly on soda and other so called fattening foods.
I Thank that it not be good for thos pop lovers like me so I thank it's not fear.
I think it is a bunch of bull because people dont have the money to
buy soda.
Great idea, implement another tax on consumers in the midst of the current economic situation. (sarcasm) The last time I checked, this is America, and if you want to drink soda then you have that freedom. If you want to be fat, that is your choice. Are we a FREE country anymore?
i think people should not pay for pop that costs to much because it is point list and i like pop alot i won't buy it if the price is 5 bucks or something and it is also dumb
taxing more things is stupid, because we have a crappy economy as it is. more taxes will just make it worse.
I think this is really stupid and because the we will have to pay more money for pop but pop is not good for us any way’s and it come kill or give any one a hardatack.
I believe that we shouldn't have a national tax on soda or sugary drinks because kids and adults alike don't have a lot of money to begin with, let alone with the recession going on. People also have bills to pay, and with all of the jobs being cut out or people losing their positions because of financial trouble, we don't have the money to pay extra for the same soda we always get.
I think that they should not put a tax on soda. The government already has alot of money so they dont need anymore money. If they put taxes on soda lots of people may not buy soda. The government needs to start lowering tax prices so people that are poor can afford to pay taxes.So their for the government should not put taxes on soda.
Soda is a food product . Still shouldnt go up bringing are cost up might pay for it but are own indvidual money is a loss it will eventualy bring us to be poor. We have to find something new to the world that will help us money wise. Ciggrette under standable cus it causes death and is high risk of canser canser is one of a big death impact to the world because of smoking>to be contiued
I think they should put the tax on those things because many kids are getting obese.
The government would also get extra money to make things better for us.
The tax is a good idea.
I love soda and I don't want tax sodas!!!!!!!!!
I think they should lower the prises on sodas.
I think the federal taxes suck. I mean why do we have to get pulled in to this stuff. Right??
i do buy soda because of my brother and my cousins, but i think it isnt a good idea. i would say no
I know that sugary drinks, candy, and all of the sweet and sugary stuff is bad for you, but some people can't help it. I think there should be no tax on anything.
I think it's half okay and half bad.
I think they should care about health care. Also they just want to walk away. Health care is very important. Stop the goverment.
FAIL! Although the rate of child obesity is rising, putting a tax on soda does nothing to it but anger people and put our economy in the hole even more so. When the gas pricers were raised, people still drove in their vehichles.... Even if the gas prices were 10.00 a gallon, people would still be driving them. Same thing applies with the "soda tax". The only thing it will do is cost the tax payers more money. People don't care how much soda will cost, they will still buy it.
I think its a good idea but soda and other sugery drinks are fine the way they are.But mothers should stop giving kids so many sugery drinks.
I think it is okay but mostly not of sugary because the people who work there need money to have food. I think it is not o.K. because people have to pay extra, and we are in a recession.l
I don't care if they tax the soda or not even thow I like soda. They shoudn't be the ones who care if we are fat or if we aren't fat. They shoudn't be the ones who care if we are fat because they won't have to live with being fat. I think it's stupid and not stupid at the same time. It's stupid because a lot of people buy soda and they are going to pay more for soda. It's not stupid because they are trying to get people to stop drinking soda.
I think that the tax on sugar idems is a good idea it would help raise money and it would help stop obsity. If you dont like it to bad!!!
Why pay more than you already gave because sugar is really important so dont raise the cost!
This sin tax on soft drinks might just help...help the government for more spending money. This is America, and I'm not going to let my government tell me what I should and shouldn't drink. This is not George Orwell's "1984" people. Stand up for your rights.
I think the sugar tax on soda is the right thing to do. I feel that way because i do not drink soda, it is so terrible for you. Especially us kids. By raising the sugar tax on soda i think it could help obesity in America. That is why i think it is the right thing to do.
I don't think they should raise taxes on soda because it isn't completely the sugars fault it could be the person who's drinking the soda's fault. You should be able to control your actions. It's not like its an alcohol addiction and if they can't control their actions it's their fault not ours. We should not pay the price for other people. Plus some people can't even afford soda with the economy today. If they do raise taxes on the drinks people might not want to drink the soda. If so I guess that would be good for the people who can't stop drinking it but, some people like me would be sad to have the soda prices so expensive. For some reasons they should raise taxes on soda. On the other hand they shouldn't raise taxes.
On one hand, i agree that sugary and caffeinated drinks can be harmful if you don't have a balanced diet, or stay active. But, on the other hand, I don't think they should tax it because it is a person's choice as to what he or she drinks or eats. I think they should put it up to popular demand as to whether or not they should tax it. A lot of people would definitely say no, but maybe a lot of people would say yes too.
why would you raise the cost. theres no reason. its just stupid.
I think that Congress and the Government shouldn't pass the law because a lot of people drink pop nd if they raise the price, people could stop buying pop and factories and there workers would lose there jobs. During these horrible economic times we cant let anyone get laid off so easily.
where are the cocacola and pepsi's lobbyists,they should stage a protest against the approval of the law,lol!
just kidding,in fact, i do support this tax adding,because i don't like these junk drink
I think that they shouldn't raise the tax on pop, this could make people stop buying pop. In these hard times it would be a bad chose to raise the tax's on anything, but on the other hand it would be a good chose because it would make people more healthy. This can lead to a better life style to many in the world. These drinks can be harmfully because of all the sugar and caffien, this is why i haven't drank soda in 8 months. so be careful what you drink.
i dont like the idea of having a tax on sodas and candies. some of us only get a set amount of allowence and i know that im am in perfect shape so i think that every once in a while i should deserve some snacks
the goverment already has alot of money, and waste it on so many things. Raising the price would only be hurting us, and if you're on a long road trip, and you want a soda you don't want to pay all that money, especialy when money is tight right now, and nothing is cheap
I dont think that there should be a tax on Sugary goods because we are at a point were people dont have enough money to do other things that are why more importantl ikethe money should be used for paying for the houses and their bills! As you have heard "Money dose not grow on trees!"
I think that if you have to blame your personal weight on the sugary drinks then you have a problem. Its no one elses fault but their own. If they are obese then that is their own fault for being that way. they can stop and not drink the pop or sugary foods. Im a type of person that is very active in school i like sports. But i also drink a lot of pop and sugary drinks. I love them. If people are going to complain about how their problems are caused by drinking the drinks but they dont do anything to get that extra weight off. what do you expect
i think the tax is wrong because people might stop buying the soda and then people wont get more money cuz alotta ppl drink soda
I get what everyone's saying about the government, kind of. But when they make it more expensive for someone to just get a soda, where'd our freedom go? I mean, you can still buy it, but all those taxes add up, especially for someone who buys a lot of soda.
i think that putting a tax on sodas could help stop obesity, but soda is not the cause of obesity.
i aree thet alot of people are overweight thanks to soda, but extra money for soda sounds good but i don't think it will work.
In my opinion charging takes in soda or sugary drinks is very controversial, because it could bring more money to the govenment to spend in education or helth, or to spend in nothing at all, however seeing the obesity numbers in US, it might be a good idea to discourage people from drinking by charging more.
i think they should lower the prises on sodas.
It's a silly idea, and people that don't have problems with that? They going to pay more just because some people don"t know how to take care of himself?
but not with indirect tan but direct tax
I feel mixed on this issue
I think thats a good idea to tax sugary drinks. I mean its bad for many kids who are obese and taxing drinks can help them to stop drinking soda and start drinking more water.
This just another excuse for the government to tax us more just so they can spend more money. They want to nickel and dime us to spread the wealth to all these people who are poor (don't get me wrong I'm all for helping people, just not in this way). The audacity of this government is ridiculous. We are already being taxed enough to pay for the other ridiculous stuff our president wants that he thinks will "help" our country. Give me a break. The next thing they'll put taxes on is the air we breathe.
i think that this is totaly wrong because. why should they people who drink soda and stay fit be punished for other peoples life style choices! it was their choice o become obese and not ours. i can see why they tax alcohol and tobacco but soda is just completley wrong.
DATS NOT RIGHT
yea i think its fair because the school is just trying to help them
I think sodas are harmless.The govenment is just trying to find any way to make money off of people.It doesnt matter what it is they are always trying to tax someone.All soda does is give you a little boost of energy.Its harmless.People should be able to drink what they want wothout being taxed for it,ecspecially soda.But it does have a lot of caffine that is not good for you .
You shouldnt have tax on sodas! If you put a tax on sodas, the price would get higher and no one would buy much of them anymore. I drink Coke all the time. And then the companies wouldnt get any money. And neither would the government.
I dont think soda should be taxed we already pay enough money
Putting taxes on sodas is a good thing. Americans are already overweight enough, and allowing them to consume soda freely would just allow them to keep getting fatter. On top of that, soda is NOT a necessity and we can all live without it.
soda does not need to be that mmuch money
This seems like a good idea, but people need to excercise more or something. they are responsible for the stuff they put in their body. the public should not be penalized for bad decisions of their peers.
the joke are lame Carl Azuz just stop it some are funny and some are not just help us out
Honestly, the biggest sales of soda are in children. Put a tax on that, and your really screwed in that department. Kids might start bootlegging pop just so they dont have their parents pay extra tax
In the world today, people choose there own lifestyles and they live it how they please. People are not getting becoming obese because of soda, and candies. Adding a penny to a soft drink, doesn't seem to be a lot. But a penny can go a long way. If they add tax to the drinks people might just not even want to buy them anymore. So adding tax onto the soft drinks, doesn't really seem like to good of an idea.
I can't decide whether the tax would be a good or bad thing. It would make the economy stronger, but more people would be indebt, but that is their fault.
I think ITS horrible,because everything in our ecomey is getting more and more eexpensive,i mean If people want soda you shouldnt have to pay 3$ for 1 bottle of sode,it may not seem like alot now but it all adds up! And for the issue that people think it will be better and get more people heathier,there wrong because most obese people will buy the soda,and the other people will just get into more fat stuff as there new obsesion.
It's a free country, and we can be unhealthy if we want to be ,and its unfair to fource us to eat healthy by making us pay more on America'a favorte drink.
i think that a tax on soda would be harmful because itt wont stop people from buying it and people would loose more money.
I think it would be helpful, not saying that i don't like soda. But that it makes kids take a second guess before buying soda.
it sure would ehlp out some ppl, but to me i find raising the price on pop ridicolous. if ppl blame being overwieght on pop how bout they grow up and try to stop drinking it. that would be the smartest thing in my opion.
i think it stupid paying taxes
i feel that it would be a good thing if they do the tax because less people would drink soda and if people stop drinking it it would help your dentle care and not gange waight. So it would help people out.
putting more tax on sodas is to me good and bad. 1 reason I think it is good is because parents maybe will not get it for heir kids because it is not healthy it has to much caffeine and certainly cause it will be expensive. And the reason that I do think it is not a good choice is because it is really good so I dont think that they should charge more tax for it but I guess they have to do what they have to .
You shouldnt put tax on sodas, because than the economy will get worse. Someone who likes soda will keep buying them. Drinking soda isnt bad, whats bad is eating unhealthy everyday. Tax will just make less money in everyones wallet. If they make that a rule than our country gets less free, We need to stop making rules, and just go with the flow or our country wont be that great anymore.
I think adding a tax would be good because I am an addictive coke drinker.Im always sitting around doing nothing.Im trying not to drink anymore and now im always outside working out and when i do drink i just drink water.I lose 10 pounds about a week after i stoped drinkind soda.
I think that they shouldn't heavily tax sodas because it is the person's choice if they want to drink it or not and they know the effect so it is supposed to be their choice and even when there are people who drink it less often, it would be bad to have it taxed. Also, if someone is having a party... and everyone know that there is soda at parties... the person's party would cost a bit more due to the tax.
I think putting a tax on soda is a bad idea. The people who drink it its their choice. If they choose to drink it then thats their problem, If it makes you over weight that thats also thats your choice. What about soda manufactuers. UHOH! they would be in trouble with money. And what happens if your just having a party and now you have to extra money just for soda! Thats CRAZY! They shouldnt do it!!!!
Raising soda taxes is just plain wrong because you arent just raising taxes for kids your raising the taxes for adults and old folks,
The soda prices should stay the same becuase its just costing more fofr the parents to buy anything, plus what if its a hot day and all you want is to have a nice refrershing soda because you have been in the sun all day working at a construction site or your at the beach and its hot, and what do you think you would enjoy best? A nice refreshing soda, and people say its bad for you when some sodas do have fruit and healthy vitiumines in them, so its basicly just a bad idea to do that to everyone. Plus i really bet you would love a soda after a hot day.
I don't think they should tax soda it is the kids fault for not excersizing and not brushing there teeth and geting something in there mouth. If the government taxed soda not so many people wouldn't buy soda and that makes the price go up even more then later in the future there will be no more soda companys.
I think this would help a lot.
They shouldnt put a tax on it! If the government is so concerned about being over wieght then they should go to a gym or get a personal trainer! not raise the price of a drink so ppl cant drink it with out pay a rediculous amout of money for it
I comepletly dissagree with this. I know that soda can make you bigger so to speek, but you make the choice to drink it. you know whats inside of it, so your doing this to yourself. Dont tax one of the last things people can afford and acctully like. its just not fair. the goverment needs to think of its own way to get out of debt, not just be making our debts worse. Think of something the benafits bolth of us at the same time.
Soda really isn't what causes obesity so they can't tax soda. Plus, they are going to lose money if they tax soda since nobody will buy it anymore.
I think they shouldn't tax it. The only reason anyone would tax it is because they want money. I can drink a whole liter of soda and not gain a pound.
Yes putting tax on soda would help the government, but soda is not the cause of obesity. This is America and people have the right to make their own decisions.
My opinon it should not be rasied because if it is people will still buy it because they are addictied to and will be broke and our ecomony will go down.
i think they shouldnt put tax on sodapops
I think taxing soda would be harmful, because people can't afford to buy a pack or just 1 pop. It would be a problem, at the same time for me too. I like pop and taxing it won't do much because some people would complain and won't buy soda's anymore.
Soda tax? dumbest thing ever.
soda is soda if people want to drink it eventhought its bad we have no right to dinie them of that
This shouldn't be banned since soda is the main drink of most americans.
I think that the kids of America should be taxed on sodas. Child obesity is very damaging and creates bad habbits. There would be a rapid decrase in soda sales.
THIS MIGHT BE A GOOD DECISION SO PEOPLE WONT GET BLOOD SUGAR PROBLEMS.
Sodas shouldn't be taxed, it won't not make someone buy it if the price get a tiny bit higher, it doesn't stop it froom any other product.
I think that they should not put a tax on sodas because then many people will not buy it.
i cant realy decide wether its harmful or helpful. in our economy at this time especialy during the recetion everything is more expensive at times and adding more money and making everything more expensive will make everyone more angry dont buy that much with means more money. on the other hand its a good thing because everyone will probably stop buying sugary drinks and making a healthier choise.but healthy choice means less money for the economy while buying those drinks means businbeses are making money.
Putting a tax on soda would be good. All the fat people that drink soda will stop buying it and stop wasting there money on soda. So, they would be mad about it but the government will in a way be helping them.
I think that putting a tax on soda is stupid. I mean really? Right now in our economy? that's just wrong i can drink 5 million sodas and still weigh what i weigh.
I guess it's a good idea to put a tax on sodas because many people drink so much of it everday. It is ridiculous when people drink 5-6 cans or bottles of soda everyday. I would not want a tax on soda either because I like soda and where I live soda costs more than anywhere else in the United States.
I think it is a bad idea because the economy is already in bad shape, and it will probably make things worse.
Yes it would help but you have to think of all the people who drink it in moderation. Thats not fair to those who only drink it everyone once it a while, and the times they do they have to pay a larger price. I say thats something we shouldn't even be debating right now in our financial crisis. Theres worse things to worry about. 🙂
Tax on soda doesn't stop people from getting soda. This just makes more money issues and more fat problems. Aren't we trying to decrese that???????
I don't think there should be taxes on soda because the prices are already high enough, and if they put taxes on one thing then there will be more taxes on different things to come. I love pop, but i don't drink it that often because its fattening and i don't want to waste money on it. Also nobody would want to buy it if its expensive.
I think that it will help the people who are becoming obese to think twice about buying that 12-pack of soda- many people die every year just because of one thing... OBESITY.
I think that people should be allowed to drink whatever they want. There should not be any taxes on personal decisions like drinking soda. Hello there's not a dictator in power!
Well, in my opinion, i think that making the taxes higher is going to cause customers to stop buying them. which may result in the company loosing business. i think $0.85 is too much for a soda already........so i dont think thats a good idea!
It might bring lots of money for the government but at the same time if the tax is to much then the people will stop buying it then the pop business will go out of business.
I think that putting a tax on soda is kind of rediculouse but helpful, putting tax on soda would prevent some over weight people from drinking it but not all.
Soda, candy and chips are not the only foods that factor into obesity. Fast food like McCyD's and BK are major factors of obeisty in our society. We should tax it all. Super duper high so people are less likely to buy foods like this. For example; a salad should not have as high of a tax as a burger, but than again, whose going to sort out all of this? The government? They have enough on thier mind as it is.
Taxing sodas because of obesity is ridiculous. Overweight people comsume more that sodas and sugary drinks that cause them to gain weight. It would not be a good time to tax them now because we are in a recession. Things may be picking up but we still have a long way to go and peoples money can be spent a lot better.