I believe that if we're going to tax cigarettes, soda should be taxed as well. We can then use that tax revenue to go towards paying for the universal healthcare that as a country, we will so desperately need, due to the literally toxic effect of sugar.
Why is this important?
It's absolutely ridiculous that we let the food industry get away with the shenanigans that we refused to put up with from the tobacco industry. It's time we recognize the damage done and hold those responsible accountable.
