Comments on: Berkeley finds it’s not easy imposing soda tax

By: morejoy

morejoy — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:45:49 +0000

Hooray! Let there be no doubt the ultimate goal of the soda tax is the reduction of consumption of sweetened beverages to halt the ravaging health effects associated with these products. Again Hooray for Berkeley ‘ s sugar sweetened beverage tax. First of it!s kind! This effort is new, a prototype.

By: Ulysses Uhaul

Ulysses Uhaul — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:50:24 +0000

Survival. Adaptation.

The more laws, regulations and taxes only creates anger and noncompliance among the masses.

By: DavidfromLosGatos

DavidfromLosGatos — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 23:36:11 +0000

Sounds like Berkeley voters got exactly what they wanted: prohibition of “sugary drinks”. In some cases, the prohibition is due to uncertainty (so-called craft sodas), and in some cases the prohibition is to to the increased price (Dollar store chain). Either way is a win for the voters. Unless, of course, what they actually wanted was the tax money. Some consumers may be annoyed, but they were outvoted. elections have consequences, and all of that.

By: YoMan

YoMan — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:13:09 +0000

In reply to bob. Candy bars, sweet snacks, bakeries and restaurant deserts next....march on progressive Comrade soldiers!

By: bob

bob — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:22:05 +0000

Tax’em to the stoneage, son! And if that won’t work outlaw it. And if that won’t work lock ’em up! That’s the way of the DemoNcrat.