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Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:14 pm to HVAU
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Should there be a "sin" tax on coke? I am mixed. On the hand it is an impediment on people right to consumer choice. On the other hand, fat is a burden on the health system.
Slippery slope. What's next? Red meat? Potato chips? Bacon?
If you allow the gov't to regulate what you can and cannot eat through taxation, IMO that is giving people far too much power over your personal life.
STDs are very costly on the health system too. Maybe they should tax sex as well?
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:14 pm to stendulkar
Sugar is delicious and natural. I don't see the problem.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:16 pm to stendulkar
about 20 packets of sugar in a what, 20-24 oz cup? I hope that "journalist" doesnt take a look at how much sugar is in candy per volume
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:17 pm to NYCAuburn
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about 20 packets of sugar in a what, 20-24 oz cup? I hope that "journalist" doesnt take a look at how much sugar is in candy per volume
We should have a "cake tax" too. It's just a loaf of sugar bread slathered in sugar and fat.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:17 pm to boom roasted
Probably not. I don't there is an algorithm regarding proportionality that make such a tax fair. Still, people's horrible decision making regarding consumption is frustrating. Would be nice to figure out a solution to keep the kids from playing with the electrical outlets.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:18 pm to HVAU
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Would be nice to figure out a solution to keep the kids from playing with the electrical outlets.
Let them get one good shock. If they're smarter than a hunk of dog poo they won't do it again.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:19 pm to fr33manator
Evolution.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:19 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
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No one forced them to drink a coke.
This
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:19 pm to HVAU
quote:Like my dad would tell my mom before I was about to do something stupid, "He'll only do it once."
Would be nice to figure out a solution to keep the kids from playing with the electrical outlets.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:19 pm to fr33manator
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STDs are very costly on the health system too. Maybe they should tax sex as well?
One thing I've never understood, is why the the OT hates fat people, but doesn't feel the same about people with AIDS. They're both, for the most part, preventable, and a result of their lifestyle choice.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:19 pm to fr33manator
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We should have a "cake tax" too. It's just a loaf of sugar bread slathered in sugar and fat.
I wonder if the reporter consumes alcohol as well?
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:20 pm to stendulkar
Don't care, still delicious
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:21 pm to NYCAuburn
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I wonder if the reporter consumes alcohol as well?
It's really just fermented sugar. We need the gov't to make sure we don't hurt ourselves.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:26 pm to fr33manator
He isn't making anyone drink the coke. Jesus that dude is a douche
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:27 pm to droman225
I like how he acts like he's catching the CEO in some sort of lie / breaking some news.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:30 pm to REG861
Paxman is no average journalist
He is a boss, embarrasses politicians as and when he likes.
The story behind is beard is both fascinating and sad
He is a boss, embarrasses politicians as and when he likes.
The story behind is beard is both fascinating and sad
This post was edited on 3/3/14 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:36 pm to engvol
Didn't read the link, but I'm guessing the reporter's premise is that the obesity epidemic in the US is Coca-Cola's fault in part?
Fat people, stop shoveling carbs into your trap. No one takes responsibility for shite nowadays.
Fat people, stop shoveling carbs into your trap. No one takes responsibility for shite nowadays.
This post was edited on 3/3/14 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:37 pm to ZZTIGERS
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One thing I've never understood, is why the the OT hates fat people, but doesn't feel the same about people with AIDS. They're both, for the most part, preventable, and a result of their lifestyle choice.
I'm pretty sure the OT hates AIDS victims equally. It's just that fatties have been getting more attention the last few years.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 4:39 pm to HVAU
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Should there be a "sin" tax on coke?
Last thing you want is the government dictating what you eat via taxes. Though, now that they're running our health insurance, I could see it happening. That and Moochelle telling schools what they can and can't serve.
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