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Posted on 1/9/18 at 9:39 am to Jbird
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I wonder if Starbucks will start charging for sugar packets?
Nope Daddy Starbucks is exempt.
Well considering a black cup of coffee is probably around 3 dollars now as it is....and anything different is more, they're already charging you for that sugar packet. frick Starbucks.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 9:43 am to CAD703X
Still less cancerous than income taxes or estate taxes.
This post was edited on 1/9/18 at 9:47 am
Posted on 1/9/18 at 10:59 am to CorporateTiger
I’m a conservative libertarian but if we can’t get the gov’t out of healthcare (preferred option) then this is the only choice we have. Make it a huge tax on refined sugars and carbohydrates. We have to make the fatties pay thier own way somehow.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:04 am to CM Tiger83
You think this regressive tax is going towards healthcare?
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:05 am to Jbird
Considering the fungibility of funds, it can go to health care. The health care of the city officials, with any leftover being blown on whatever stupid project they want.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:06 am to teke184
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The health care of the city officials, with any leftover being blown on whatever stupid project they want.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:13 am to Jbird
quote:This is the part I don't understand. I would have thought the very purpose of the tax was to raise the price with the hopes of decreasing consumption. Costco definitely shows liquor taxes alongside liquor prices in their stores - and I believe they are one of the largest sellers of liquor in the world.
Yes and they didn't think the stores would post the tax on the shelf.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:15 am to Jbird
It may not go to healthcare but sin taxes do work. That’s why the big beverage companies are fighting them so hard. It will decrease consumption for sure. If you stop to get gas and a water is $1 and a Gatorade or coke is $3. What will people buy most of the time. Not clue why the actual tax number are but poor people who consume the most sugary drinks definitely will look at the price difference.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:17 am to Big Scrub TX
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I would have thought the very purpose of the tax was to raise the price with the hopes of decreasing consumption.
It is. It's a hard truth to reinforce to your constituents though.
"It's more expensive for your own good. You'll just have to deal with it!"
Easier and more expedient to blame wholesalers and retail.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:18 am to CAD703X
This failed in Chicago already. Libs and Progs never learn....
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:24 am to Jbird
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The tax is not collected by the retailer nor is the tax burden intended to fall onto the consumer."
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:35 am to CAD703X
$10.34/$15.99 = a 65% tax? You serious Clark?
And is Starbucks seriously exempt as a retailer? Those sugary explosions they label “coffee” are making kids fatter by the second.
And is Starbucks seriously exempt as a retailer? Those sugary explosions they label “coffee” are making kids fatter by the second.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:37 am to MSMHater
quote:I guess. The liquor tax just seems to not be a problem at all.
It is. It's a hard truth to reinforce to your constituents though.
"It's more expensive for your own good. You'll just have to deal with it!"
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:40 am to Big Scrub TX
I would move immediately. I work outdoors. My workers work outdoors. The amount of money I spend on Gatorade a year is probably insane.
Also Mountain Dew...I like my caffeine and not a coffee fan..but is what it is don't judge me.
Also Mountain Dew...I like my caffeine and not a coffee fan..but is what it is don't judge me.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:40 am to Big Scrub TX
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The liquor tax just seems to not be a problem at all.
I have a problem with all taxes
but
Since liquor is made from sugar I'm surprised they aren't slapping this tax on it. I should make a few phone calls and send a few emails suggesting this.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:45 am to Gatorbait2008
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The amount of money I spend on Gatorade a year is probably insane. Also Mountain Dew...I like my caffeine and not a coffee fan..but is what it is don't judge me.
Enjoy your diabetes.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:47 am to TerryDawg03
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And is Starbucks seriously exempt as a retailer?
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Fancy lattes get a break on Seattle’s new sweetened-beverage tax
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Where and when is a sweetened beverage not a taxable sweetened beverage? In Seattle, when the drink is a Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks — 42 grams of sugar in a Venti, the largest size. Or a Caramel Brulée Latte with whipped cream — 68 grams of sugar in a Venti.
LINK
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:51 am to CM Tiger83
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I’m a conservative libertarian but if we can’t get the gov’t out of healthcare (preferred option) then this is the only choice we have. Make it a huge tax on refined sugars and carbohydrates. We have to make the fatties pay thier own way somehow.
"Conservative libertarians" believe in free markets
This is as proggy a tax as you'll find.
Posted on 1/9/18 at 11:51 am to Jbird
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"The tax is collected on the final distribution of sweetened beverages by a distributor. The tax is not collected by the retailer nor is the tax burden intended to fall onto the consumer."
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