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In response to "NY Gov to tax non-diet soft drinks 18% under new budget proposal -- (link)" by znufrii

Is it wrong that I feel like thats crazy? -- nm

Posted by lileve (aka lileve) Dec 16 '08, 11:16

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Like NWBR says below, it's the next step on the slippery slope of adding taxes to more and more things in the name of "health". - Eight Tiny Vermin Dec 16, 11:29 2
- *slips, breaks a hip* we have to tax snow and ice! -- nm - Elderly Canadian/Alaskan Dec 16, 11:30 1
  - They already do. If you don't shovel the sidewalk in front of your house in Edmonton (I think it is), and the city has to come do it, you are charged - Name Withheld By Request Dec 16, 11:32
It's crazy, it's wrong, it's sad. I'm still ticked they banned trans fat. -- nm - CQ draped in tinsel Dec 16, 11:26
It's the inevitable next step once we decided raising cigarette taxes in the name of "health". -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 16, 11:19
it actually makes sense from a public health perspective, imho. - znufrii Dec 16, 11:19 6
- Everything is bad for you health wise unless you use it in moderation -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Dec 16, 11:22
- not really. Soda isn't bad for you. - ty97 Dec 16, 11:21
- Until everyone gets cancer from the sugar-substitues in the diet drinks. -- nm - Cuzzin the Red Nosed Todd Dec 16, 11:20 3
  - I don't not support the soda tax (even though I'm a soda-fiend), but ... - Beryllium Dec 16, 11:23
  - *ding* -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 11:21
  - hence why I'd tax them too... -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 11:21

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