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The tax will be a penny per teaspoon of sugar. That adds a dime to the price of a can or, if my math is correct, about 55 cents to the price of a two liter.
Isn't big brother wonderful. :ohno:
Isn't big brother wonderful. :ohno:
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So, diet drinks will be cheaper since they don't have sugar? -
And NYC is trying to ban restaurants from using salt during food preparation.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when tobacco started getting "sin taxed" didn't people warn that today it's tobacco, tomorrow it will be something you enjoy?
Welcome to the dangers of incrementalism.Comment
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:yes:Originally posted by RoyalShock
This is absolutely absurd and only going to get worse.Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
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I don't drink pop, so that's okay by me.
You have to wonder why people are so hyper with all that sugar they consume each day. Maybe that will make them cut back, but I doubt it.
American adults consume an average of 22 teaspoons of sugar a day when they should be consuming only 6-9 teaspoons. Children consume an average of 34 teaspoons of sugar a day.
Also, in addition to that 55 cents for 2 liters, you can add another 3 cents for sales tax. I don't think there should be any sales tax for groceries items, but that's another subject.Comment
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Originally posted by RoyalShock:roll:Originally posted by 1979ShockerComment
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Correct.Originally posted by ShockerGorilla
That's probably what many people said about tobacco. Don't worry - your sin tax is coming. ;-)Originally posted by 1979ShockerComment
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This kind of stuff drives me insane.
Royal and Ixiah are correct. And the old becomes new again. In the 1930s, legislation was passed at the federal level that included excise taxes on everything from trucks, tires, jewelry, and chewing gum, to gasoline and electricity. I always find it odd that most of the time people, in government, that support these types of taxes are the same one who see themselves as the self-appointed guardians of the poor. Since all Americans pay the same amount per given transaction, excise taxes become more punishing for the poor - especially when the poor consume more than the average amount of a taxed good, as I would bet is the case with soda.Comment
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Originally posted by RoyalShock
+1.
Interesting that for all the Obamaites in their hand out zombielike state, remember the no tax under $250k?
Cigs and pop, I would guess, percentage wise are crushing the welfare voters.
You reap what ye shall sow. You wanted a nanny state....you got it.
Dumbasses.Comment
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For those people who don't want to pay that extra tax, my answer to them is don't smoke and don't drink pop. They will be a lot healthier in the end.Originally posted by WuDrWuComment
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Hapiness, as long as it's approved by 1979?Originally posted by 1979ShockerComment
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I don't smoke and I don't drink a lot of soda. We just continue going down the wrong path. And if they're really concerened about these sugars why is it only beverages and not candy? Not that it matters as that'll be just around the corner. Then they'll be taking red meat. Eggs will be taxed because they're bad for you then they're good for you and then they're bad for you again and then only parts of them are good while others are bad. How will they figure that one out? I probably don't get enough sleep at night. That's supposed to be bad for my well being. Are they gonna start taxing sleep habits at some point? If they could find a way to make money off of it it wouldn't surprise me.
Maybe we should just tax stupidity and make our representatives fork over tons of money.Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
RIP Guy Always A Shocker
Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
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I don't have any problem if one way a person pursues happiness is by smoking or by any other unhealthy habits. They, and their families, are the ones that have to deal with it later in life.Originally posted by WuDrWuComment
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Someone will have to pay more taxes as the legislature has ran out of areas to cut the budget and is still short. they do not want to raise income taxes (I do not want them to either) so they are looking at ways to raise tax money. What is odd is that they have changed the personalized tag law for cars such that they will be losing substantial income from people who have had certain tags for many many years but because someone else in the state may have had it a little sooner. I will not be renewing 3 personalized tags. At least the pop tax and other similar taxes have those buying the products paying for the taxes rather than just those making over $50000 like an income tax would.
For those who are against any taxes being raised I would suggest that they contact their legislators with specific areas for budget cuts.Comment
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For example of being able to cut some expenses here is an idea from an e-mail I recieved.
WHAT A GOOD IDEA!
"TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE" ~ Words of wisdom from an unknown person:
Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me.
I pay my taxes & the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.
In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem).
What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test.
So, here is my question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?
Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their BUTT----doing drugs while I work.
Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
I guess we could call the program "URINE OR YOU'RE OUT"!
Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't. Hope you all will pass it along, though. Something has to change in this country - AND SOON!
PS: Just a thought, all politicians should have to pass a urine test too!Comment
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