Wait until they come to tax the air we breathe then folks will wake up but will be to late.

There are 7 cities with soda taxes now. Boulder, Colorado is near me. Their tax is 2 cents per ounce. That comes out to an extra 24 cents per can or $5.76 per case of 24 cans.

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Is this one of those taxes meant to discourage, like cigarettes?

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Well its like this people drink soda. Now you either pay for your soda or you don't drink it.I think its a great idea but I don't drink soda alot sometimes might have one a month.Its a shame that our government has to control soda cause people cant.

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My brother-n-law stops drinking soda and has lost weight and brought his sugar intake down. I know people who drink soda by the cases and their health is not the greatest.

Sugar is a problem health-wise, especially high fructose corn syrup, etc. But then again, a lot of processed foods are bad for you too. Soda is only one small part of the obesity epidemic in this country. Computers, TV, video games, fast food, processed food, GMO produce, all this play a part in eating crappy food and living a sedentary lifestyle. THAT is what leads to obesity.Buy and cook healthy ingredients, push back from the table a few minutes earlier, and get your fat *** out from in front of the TV for a brisk 30 minute walk. I know from personal experience that what I'm recommending is easier said than done.

@AV8R : Stop talking about me!!! **chortle**

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@QuispNQuake :I was actually talking about myself

Ugh, I know I need to lose some weight again but I think the only way that will happen is if Schooners starts serving tofu wings, baked kale chips and near beer!

@ChefKevin : Schooners will go out of business!

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