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In reply to the discussion: Philly Soda Tax Would Punish the Poor | Bernie Sanders [View all]Actor
(626 posts)1. He is correct and an example of his continuing to be consistent.
Part of me would like to tax people into healthy behavior as we all end up paying for it in the end, but I say start with the rich.
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I disagree with him here. Soda causes health problems, which costs people in many ways.
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#14
It's more accurate to say the excessive consumption of soda may cause health problems
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#15
You seem heavily vested in this. I actually have a nutrition background so the subject is near &
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#20
Well I have a red phone to the almighty that trumps any unverifiable claim you care to make
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#21
Here's a hint. Contradicting an assertion I never made is strawman gibberish
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#30
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/soft-drinks-and-disease/
RiverLover
Apr 2016
#35
You know what else exacerbates diabetes? Bread. Potatoes. Bananas. Apples.
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2016
#26
over processed white breads I agree. The others not so much if people don't over consume them.
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#28
If I eat 100% whole wheat breads I spike just as highly as I do with white bread.
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2016
#29
you may have to give up todays over processed breads all together. Try bake your own?
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#32
The difference is in the quantity consumed and the lack of physical activity
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#34
So does salt cause health problems; and so does excessive consumption ...
markpkessinger
Apr 2016
#37
Soda is a very high profit item its from a syrup mix, thats why it's pushed for sales.
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#27
Bottled water is even more so because you don't even have the expense of syrup
Major Nikon
Apr 2016
#33