The Fat Tax in Brazil
Since the days of “The Girl From Ipanema” this whole South American nation has gained weight.
The Fat Tax at Work
Here’s how obesity is always doing its best to cheat a person of the full enjoyment of life in all its aspects.
The Fat Tax in Medicine
People with obesity are accustomed to paying a “fat tax” at clothing stores, and when buying tickets for air travel, and in medical offices.
The Fat Tax, Both Tangible and Invisible
Being disbelieved and discounted are on the psychic “fat tax” list, parts of an extra layer of difficulty that the obese need to overcome to seek medical help.
The Tax Temptation
No matter how earnestly we strive to hear there may be real-world limits on what can be done to help obese kids and prevent childhood obesity.
Taxing the Devil
Many drinkers and smokers consciously or unconsciously believe that they should not, so they’re OK with “sin taxes” — but it’s more complicated with junk food.
The Chicago Soda Tax Rebellion
A lot of taxpayer dollars could have been put to better use such as, to name just a few possibilities, obesity prevention and treatment and diabetes prevention.
Chicago vs. Soda Tax
When the Chicago soda tax was threatened by a lawsuit and a restraining order, officials cast aside all pretense of intent to raise money to fight obesity.
The Chicago Soda Tax Attempt
While various soda tax battles were being waged in California, Colorado, and other states, Illinois entered the fray with a saga worthy of a TV mini-series.
Soda Tax Considerations
The rationale for a soda tax is that money is spent on anti-obesity measures, but in reality the money often goes to all kinds of things.