According to their Web site, the group claims to be “a coalition of concerned citizens – responsible individuals, financially strapped families, small and large businesses in communities across the country – opposed to the Government’s proposed tax hike on food and beverages, including soda, juice drinks, and flavored milks.” One of their big goals is to prevent the enactment of a tax that “will have a negative impact on American families struggling in this economy.”
Nice try guys, but I just don’t buy that particular argument. Why are financially strapped families buying an unhealthy, non-essential beverage – tax or no tax – in the first place? Drinking water instead of purchasing the sugary stuff at the grocery store would actually save an average of $500 each year.
The House health reform bill may not include a soft drink tax, but there is still a chance that a tax will be included in the Senate Finance bill. Whichever side you may be on, now’s your chance to let your elected officials know how you feel about a soft drink tax.
~ Nicole
Nice try guys, but I just don’t buy that particular argument. Why are financially strapped families buying an unhealthy, non-essential beverage – tax or no tax – in the first place? Drinking water instead of purchasing the sugary stuff at the grocery store would actually save an average of $500 each year.
The House health reform bill may not include a soft drink tax, but there is still a chance that a tax will be included in the Senate Finance bill. Whichever side you may be on, now’s your chance to let your elected officials know how you feel about a soft drink tax.
~ Nicole
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