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    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 13 Aug 2012

    Should cities consider taxing businesses on the sugary drinks they sell? Yes, says California councilman.http://on.wsj.com/QvvOoh 

    8:26 PM - 13 Aug 2012
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      1. Julie tidrick‏ @Clovisswede 14 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ really! Why not tax sugar cane producers instead, better yet the companies that refine and market the evil stuff, get a grip

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      1. Ladybird‏ @Birdeelady 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ no. this would lead to selective taxation on certain foods deemed unworthy by govt. Govt--stay out of my kitchen!

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      1. D. W.‏ @DPWDWO 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ Heck NO!

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      1. Dave H Williams‏ @scrumpyusa 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ hell no

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      1. Laurie Ketelsen‏ @LaurieKetelsen 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ STOP WITH THIS INSANE CAMPAIGN! IT'S A PERSONAL CHOICE AND BIGGER ISSUES FACE US.

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      1. LoriJohnson‏ @LoriJohnson 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ what isn't taxed or regulated in California at this point?!

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      1. nikid‏ @niki_dav 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ of course, we can't make decisions w/o govt intervention. Also: Lights out @ 10, mandatory coats < 40°, no scary movies before bed.

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      1. SoonDeadEF15‏ @EminemsRevenge 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ #Bloomberg set the precedent, yet there is NO #NYC #TeaParty as #WeThePeople were #taxed OVER 100% on #cigarettees!!

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      1. It's gotta be true 🤔‏ @ScottaBeTrue 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ find more ways they can tax us so they have more ways of squandering our money.

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      1. sheppard _alan 3 ✝️1(-_•)  😉 💣‏ @avi32_ 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ No! Stop taxing us to death and people have the right to enjoy whatever drink they want. #Freedom

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      1. Filthy Comfortable (shadow banned)‏ @GOPcomedy 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ Without reading the article, I already know the political affiliation of the councilman in question.

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      1. Maggie_England‏ @Maggie_England 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ it's not going to solve the problem.

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      1. Deb‏ @debmings 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ Pure desperation.

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      1. Wade Crowley‏ @Crowley08 13 Aug 2012
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        @WSJ that is stupid!

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