Congress is considering a tax on soft drinks in order to fund health care. The tax would raise an estimated $16 billion per year.
Check out this entry on Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Reform Galaxy Blog site.
What do you think about this issue?
As Marjorie Paloma asks in her article, “Who will be affected by a soda tax? Can a tax on soda lead to healthier living? How do we ensure some funds go toward subsidies for fruits and vegetables so that our most vulnerable families and children can eat healthy? And what options and alternatives do families and children have in their communities?”
I’d like to hear your thoughts… leave your comments below.
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