Illinois sweetened beverage tax goes into effect July 1st 2017-moved to the 12th now

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NightDragon83 said:
Ironically some of the biggest cheerleaders of these types of taxes are the ones who frequent chains like Starbucks the most whose sugary, syrupy drinks put any juice or soda product to shame. They'll force their taxes on the poor who just want to enjoy the occasional can or bottle of Coke, while plunking down $5 for their Unicorn Frappuccino. Just look at the freaking nutrition facts for this thing...

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (16 fl oz) Calories 410 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 59g
Protein 5g

https://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/unicorn-frappuccino-blended-cr%C3%A8me

They should put a 100% sales tax on garbage like this. I'm sure their customers won't mind paying their "fair share" one bit.

I thought this website was a parody but it seems to be real...

 

"Here for a few days only: The flavor-changing, color-changing, totally not-made-up Unicorn Frappuccino. Magical flavors start off sweet and fruity transforming to pleasantly sour. Swirl it to reveal a color-changing spectacle of purple and pink. It's finished with whipped cream-sprinkled pink and blue fairy powders."