here we go cbs national news says local governments in california and new york are taxing sodas. so where does that sin tax money go? we have bigger probems??
They're proposing the same thing in Philly. The beverage companies and the sellers of soda are vigorously fighting it.
The obesity rate is a pretty "big" problem. It's not as bad in California, especially on the coast compared to other places like Mississippi and throughout Appalachia. But we saw an increase which is a terrible thing for public health and healthcare in general.
Billions are spent to take care of health issues that could easily be avoided.