Opinion: Illinois sugar tax won't solve much

[Teeqoz]

monocle_layton said:

Teeqoz said:
It's not a "sugar tax", it's a sugary soft beverage tax. If it had included all goods with added sugar (and it was a national or even statewide tax) it would probably have a bigger effect.

However do people expect one single policy to change everything? Just because a tax or a policy doesn't completely solve a problem doesn't mean it can't help.

I just use the term sugar tax; I'm sure people will realize it focuses specifically on soft drinks.

 

Also, I never said it won't change anything. However, I believe they should've expanded the tax if they want to make a bigger impact. People consume sugar in so many ways besides soda. I'd be willing to bet that a tax on drinks from places such as Starbucks would create more significant results.

Starbucks beverages are included in the tax lol...