"New Yorkers may have to start paying an additional 18 percent tax on sales of non-diet soft drinks if Gov. Paterson's proposed budget plan is passed." Click HERE for the full story.
Apparently, one of the reasons soda was targeted is the recent rise in obesity. It is ridiculous to point fingers at one type of food (or in this case beverage) and place the blame for the entire obesity epidemic. Ugggh.
SIN TAXES ARE NOT EFFECTIVE!!!