A "sugar tax" would be regressive, taking money off low-income people to pay for a smug glow of sanctimony within middle class paternalists.
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@BernardKeane You obviously believe fiscal policy shouldn't be used to influence individual's expenditure. Poker machines, gaming generally? -
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@BernardKeane@scaprallion The poor also wait for years for a public hospital bed to get their knees replaced.#obesity is not fun.
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@BernardKeane@scaprallion Kids can't legally drink - paternalism? Compulsory seat belts - paternalism? Compulsory education?#healthThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane@scaprallion Is public hospital system, treat lung cancer, and replace joints of obese ppl paternalism? Social safety net?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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