using that theory. Booze and cigarettes should be tax free.
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no tobacco should be taxed at a level that ensures society isn't out of pocket from the associated health costs.
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as does booze but sugar also has health costs? BTW I don't disagree with your point.
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the mere use of tobacco has costs. there is no safe level of consumption. alcohol, other foods can be safely consumed in moderation
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yep. Fair point.
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Except obesity costs the state in health costs. It becomes a community problem.
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sport imposes a cost on the health system. systemic tax there?
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A bit far-fetched comparing injury from sport to obesity, considering its overall health value
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isnt that a bit like pretending theres not a multibillion dollar industry in convincing people to consume more sugar?
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#sugertax is blunt tool. + socio-economic status & ed level are big factors. Saying 'eat less' isn't working yet. -
of course it's a blunt tool, it's imperfect. meanwhile chronic illness kills thousands, should we do nothing?
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false logic. It's not
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ok then, alternatives to reverse chronic illness trends?
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to start : properly fund community health.
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@Barnaby_Joyce if a sugar tax was used to discount healthy food it'd be a worthwhile change. Bad food is cheap(er).Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@lucybarbour@Barnaby_Joyce I agree but it's not that simpleThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@lucybarbour@Barnaby_Joyce should get rid of cigarette tax, health insurance rebates etc.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Advertisers have psychologists to work out ways around peoples defences. Hardly a fair playing field.
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@lucybarbour@Barnaby_Joyce "I'm looking at you, George!"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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