and again, i'd bring up the social justice aspect of it, and how such things weigh more heavily on the poor since it's essentially a flat tax and the poor are more likely to take part in the unhealthy things in the first place.
I mean... That's crazy... and i'd hazard to guess a Junk food tax would be way worse and way more regressive with less effect
Why? People need to eat, and people don't want to raise the energy to cook.
Most people would just resign to eat the food at a more expensive price then try quitting.
Those who did, would be those with more time. Which are generally those who aren't poor.... and generally the people who don't each must junk in the first place. With what i believe is a wider divide then smoking.
Just consider...
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/straw_poll_income_divides_soda_drinkers_b0nhA4gYebA90skuybfKvI
Also, fast food somewhat gets a bad name. Everyone is blaming fast food restruants for obesity, but the truth is, fast food correlates positivly with income. Whille Obesity correlates negativly with income.
The real problem is more unhealthy snacks, tv dinners and lack of exercise.
