i just saw on the news that the government wants us all to pay "FAT TAX" on fast food to try and combat childhood obesity i dont think its fair that even ppl who arnt obese and only enjoy a big mac and bucket of chicken in moderation must pay an extra 15% on it just because some parents alow their kids to eat it everyday or at least once a week
2007-01-07 21:30:50 · 9 answers · asked by wigglefart06 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This is ridiculous! It's just more cash in there pockets, and more out of the consumer! Of course it's not going to stop people from buying junk food, they're already addicted. Why don't they lower the price for healthy alternatives? Government funded gym memberships, or free light n' easy to everybody? They won't, not as long as it's in there best interest too. The government just want more money, there not worried about the people. How would they decide what needs a tax? Does the 6gm or less Subs get a tax too??
2007-01-07 21:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by pjveddergirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it has about as much sense as the whole "sin tax" idea, which is to say, no sense at all. I now have to pay extra for something because people think I shouldn't have it. We might as well all go watch the movie "Demolition Man" and take notes on their system of government and laws. Then all restaurants will be Taco Bell, only without anything remotely resembling a taco.
2007-01-07 21:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jack S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard that it's actually about to be enacted. It's just one of many things desperate and stupid people have proposed to try to combat the obesity epidemic. Fast food will still be cheap and fast even with the tax. It's the fast and cheap that attracts people to it.
2007-01-08 00:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie Young 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also known as "Twinkie tax", "junk food tax," and "snack tax," is a tax on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods. The tax has been proposed as one means to address the obesity problem. The consumption of junk food is supposed to decline if it becomes more expensive. The revenue from the tax would be used to promote healthy nutrition and anti-obesity programs.
Smiddy will vote for it with no hesitation. Enough of not being able to enjoy my coach seat on Ryan Air because we're surrounded by Junk Food addicts!!
2007-01-07 21:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by Smiddy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have a link?
Is it just fast food being taxed with this "FAT TAX"? Just don't buy fast food if this is the case.
2007-01-07 21:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is a good idea but hope the money would go into health care and better eating programs.
2007-01-07 21:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's just another justification for the government to collect more money.
2007-01-07 21:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a bit stupid that people have to pay for others greed if they want to eat themselves to death then let the does no one have self control anymore greedy gits
2007-01-07 21:35:12 · answer #8 · answered by noot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is messed up!! almost as messed up about the law that they were trying to pass in CA about how pregnant teens MUST tell their parents!!
2007-01-07 21:33:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋