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I’d be ok with that, but I don’t think it’s all that simple to cut out unhealthy foods. One, most healthy foods are pretty expensive and a lot of unhealthy foods are not. It can be difficult for people on a tight budget to eat healthy.

You also need to consider that a sugar tax can hit lower income people a bit harder.



You could use the tax income to subsidize healthy foods. Or just redistribute it to low income people.

It cuts in many ways: save money and gain health by drinking water/tea/coffee instead of softdrinks. Use the money for healthier foods.




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