Here’s To Your Health. A Taxing Proposal to Cut Soda Consumption
Posted December 31st, 2008 by Rick CrevelingNew York State’s Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Richard Baines has posted a very compelling video in favor of Governor David Patterson proposal to impose a 18% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages including sodas and sugar-added juices. Here’s a link to the short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARMgjdbY93o .
Dr. Patterson feels that the increase in sugar soda consumption has a direct link to today’s childhood obesity epidemic. Take a minute to view and share the video. What do you and others in your office feel about the idea of using a tax to improve public health? Please post your comments and ideas.
Happy New Year to all!
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