POLL: Soda tax: An idea with fizz, or completely flat?

Some nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages in an effort to curb obesity.

A soda tax would generate tax revenue while discouraging people from consuming extra calories, supporters say. They cite studies that show higher rates of obesity and diabetes among women who drank more sugar-sweetened beverages. They argue that a steeper soda tax would borrow the same strategy that helped drive down cigarette smoking while bolstering government revenues.

Critics argue that people’s budgets are stretched enough as it is. They say the government shouldn’t try to regulate eating and drinking habits.

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