Soda Tax Suggested In California

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Soda Tax Suggested In California

March 5, 2010 | ISSUE 46•09

California lawmaker Dean Florez has introduced a bill that would tax soda and other sugary drinks one cent for every teaspoon of caloric sweetener they contain. What do you think?

Kids today are crafty. You can tax their favorite drinks all you want, but they'll still find a way to get fat."

Cara Stevenson
Systems Analyst
Suddenly investing my life savings in a carrot cider company doesn't seem so stupid."

Demitri Sclavunos
Embossing Machine Operator
They don't have the heart to tax Dad's Root Beer, do they?"

Warren Field
Jet Channeler

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