Food

Should governments tax sugary drinks?

For

It can reduce obesity and health problems.

Against

It hurts low-income families and limits personal freedom.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%
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  • It has worked in other countries - food and drinks are made healthier and there has also been reductions in obesity
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Against

  • Another tax which disproportionately will affect low income earners.
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  • Whatever happened to liberty and freedom of choice?
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