Soda Tax

Clinton speaking during a news conference

In New York, there has been a push to end the selling of soda and other fattening beverages in schools, and to charge a soda tax to help end obesity, and aid budget problems. The guidelines would still allow for 100% juice drinks, water, and low-fat milk to be sold in elementary and middles schools, and for diet beverages, teas, and sports drinks with a certain number of calories to be sold in high schools. This, I think will make a huge difference for both the education system, the health care system, and the budget problems. For the education system, it will mean less badly behaved sugar high kids to deal with, and will allow teachers to spend more time teaching and less time dealing with kids who can't sit still. For health care, the effects will be felt over time, but it will hopefully lead to a decrease in obesity, and the many health problems that accompany it. This will also provide another source of income for the government, which is greatly needed at this time. I personally think they should start taxing all food items that have a certain amount of sugar in them. This would bring in even more revenue, help end the obesity epidemic, and help steer people towards foods that will be better for them in the long run.