According to a recent poll sponsored by the California Endowment, two out of three voters believe that beverages with high amounts of sugar should have higher taxes, with proceeds redistributed to healthier school lunches and better physical activity programs.
If you would like to read more about the California Endowment’s poll, you can read the article here. To read more about how sugary drinks can lead to obesity, you can go here.
This is so great to know. California, as well as every other state, needs to help people make healthier choices and it’s clear that many Californians agree.
Good thing I never drink soda, I don’t even have to worry about this.
I find this to be very interesting considering the amount of soda drinkers around us I would think people would be against it
Mario, I agree with you there. I personally dislike carbonated drinks in general, but I wonder how consistent soda-drinkers feel about the issue.