-Horatio_Alger_Jr- t1_itpe2td wrote on October 25, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Massachusetts should have a Tax Sugary Drinks. This would discourage consumers from buying products that may lead to chronic illness, and high long term costs to the health system. by [deleted]

So we should have an extra tax on fast food. How about oil, should we tax that more so people dont fry foods. Chips are horrible for your health, we need to tax that more. Don't get me started on candy.

Why don't we just get to the root cause. We should have a flat $20 tax on every pound of sugar. That will make you think twice about enjoying some of those Christmas cookies.

Dobagoh t1_itpx6ac wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:24 PM

Lol, there already is a tax on sugar. You can thank the corn lobby for that. I guess implementing taxes is ok when it’s backed by corporations am I right? But god forbid the people want a tax imposed on themselves.

-Horatio_Alger_Jr- t1_itqosao wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:32 PM

>I guess implementing taxes is ok when it’s backed by corporations am I right?

You guessed wrong.

>But god forbid the people want a tax imposed on themselves.

I have great news. When you fill out your taxes next year, there is a spot where you can voluntary pay more taxes. You are allowed to impose as much tax on yourself as you want.