"Soda is one of the most harmful products in the food supply."
Michael Jacobson, head of the Center for Science in the Public Interest
ok, maybe. maybe. i imagine there are more harmful foods (albeit with lower consumption) to worry about. however, if our heath were the real concern, they could force soda companies to change their product or prohibit the beverage altogether. but they won’t, because they’re nore interested in revenue. note that the list includes tea & sports drinks, some of which are ostensibly moderately healthy. furthermore, this could be yet another tax on the poor who disproportionately consume the inexpensive leisure beverage. in summary:

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