Opinion: Illinois sugar tax won't solve much

[monocle_layton]

Teeqoz said:

monocle_layton said:

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...

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hearing-thursday-on-restraining-order-to-stop-cook-county-soda-tax/

 

"That penny-an-ounce tax, approved in November, covers carbonated soft drinks, whether sweetened with sugar or a substitute such as aspartame. It also covers sports drinks and energy drinks. Fruit drinks will be taxed, too — but 100 percent fruit juice drinks are exempt."

 

Would a starbucks coffee be considered an energy drink?