Soda Tax

[Tresbn00]

I agree with Squirrelgirl44. Paying a 'sin' tax on things that are bad for you will hopefully curb public demand. I have thresholds that I will pay for things. For example: I like beer but will never pay a retailer/liquor store more than a dollar for a bottle or can. I don't shop in certain areas because the tax rate is too high.Old Buddy had a good point as well. If you think out your shopping there is a way around just about everything. Head to Camden and buy soda. They have legalized things in Colorado and placed amazingly exorbitant taxes on it.  This in turn has made the non licensed purveyors very rich because the demand for non taxed items has gone through the roof. Gas prices go up and people get cars that have better mileage or take alternative modes of transportation. Cigarettes get taxed and smokers purchase cigarettes on line from China.

[mrrangerrick]

When you think about it, it's really not that much money....18 cents a can isn't rant much, that's $1.08 to a six pack.

[nmbrown863]

I just read about this. It is crazy. I don't drink soda myself but I used too. 1.5 cents per ounce is actually a lot and adds up fast.

[dsawan]

no more taxes

[dbsaus1]

I live in South Jersey just over the bridge ( with a toll ) from Philly so we have been hearing a lot about it.
I do not know if this tax is going to be as effective as they expect and could  do harm to small business owners.

[oldbuddy]

I live in South Jersey just over the bridge ( with a toll ) from Philly so we have been hearing a lot about it.
I do not know if this tax is going to be as effective as they expect and could  do harm to small business owners.

My bet is they will collect a lot more tolls and businessmen in South Jersey will hit the jackpot. We have a huge shopping mall just over the Interstate Bridge from Washington (no toll) and when they have a sale it causes traffic jams.

[Sawman214]

no more taxes

[catherinedwhite]

It's ridiculous the amount of taxes we, as consumers, have to pay. And then, the government is operating in a deficit. Where does all the money REALLY go?

[daeth2]

in all likelyhood, the tax would be put on the syrup used for fountain drinks, since it its a pretty small range for the number of drinks per box of syrup.

[vickysue]

Just another way to take money out of a persons hand, they are not worried about how much people weigh , just how much more they gouge a  a person, I  don't drink soda pop, but my husband does. But in moderation,  Next we will pay more taxes on sugar, then flour and all other baking items because of the weight problem.  This is just the first step.

[JannCar]

Just increase the tax on the 2 deadly killers alcohol and cigarettes some more too.

No Way!  I am a smoker, but does the government have a right to punish me by taxing cigarettes higher?? They allow the cigarettes to be made...they are not illegal!!!    Now they are going to tax soda??  OK so what if they decide to tax green tea or broccoli, cauliflower or any other vegetable.  They have no right to place taxes on ANYTHING  and/or make decisions without the vote of the people!!!  WE THE PEOPLE!!  I am sick and tired of people complaining about smokers.  You have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA of what is really coming out of the tailpipe of your car.  You are lead to believe that you are breathing clean air!  Do you really think that factories that have white smoke coming out of their chimneys isn't really black smoke that it covered up with chemicals.  If you are going to complain about deadly killers look around and look in the mirror. If clean air is your problem get rid of your car. Exhaust is a deadly killer. 

[sherryfan]

Just made your own soda from a soda machine.

[mgint]

pc gone wild again easy way for goverment to get more to waste.

[dbsaus1]

I live in South Jersey just over the bridge ( with a toll ) from Philly so we have been hearing a lot about it.
I do not know if this tax is going to be as effective as they expect and could  do harm to small business owners.

My bet is they will collect a lot more tolls and businessmen in South Jersey will hit the jackpot. We have a huge shopping mall just over the Interstate Bridge from Washington (no toll) and when they have a sale it causes traffic jams.

Old buddy, Still the small business owners in Philly lose.

[oldbuddy]

I live in South Jersey just over the bridge ( with a toll ) from Philly so we have been hearing a lot about it.
I do not know if this tax is going to be as effective as they expect and could  do harm to small business owners.

My bet is they will collect a lot more tolls and businessmen in South Jersey will hit the jackpot. We have a huge shopping mall just over the Interstate Bridge from Washington (no toll) and when they have a sale it causes traffic jams.

Old buddy, Still the small business owners in Philly lose.

Only for as long as it takes to dump the idiots that pass that kind of taxation against those who elected them.