Friday, March 5, 2010
Soda Tax Suggested In California
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?
Cara Stevenson,
Systems Analyst
"Kids today are crafty. You can tax their favorite drinks all you want, but they'll still find a way to get fat."
Demitri Sclavunos,
Embossing Machine Operator
"Suddenly investing my life savings in a carrot cider company doesn't seem so stupid."
Warren Field,
Jet Channeler
"They don't have the heart to tax Dad's Root Beer, do they?"
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03.08.10
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02.26.10
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