Poll

Should soda be taxed?

No; the government should regulate calorie intake, but we don't need another tax right now.
No; the government is trying to stick its nose in yet another area it doesn't belong, and we REALLY don't need another tax right now.
Yes; the government should regulate calorie intake.
Yes; let freedom and personal responsibility burn in the fires of a new era!
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PaperLuigi

« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2010, 06:09:46 PM »
Like SolidShroom, I'm all for a tax that will better us as a human race.

Oh yeah, soda is terrible for you. Diet soda is even worse. Just drink water.
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nensondubois

« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2010, 06:28:20 PM »
Water doesn't have that fizz to it. And like Turtlekid said it's unconstitutional and it must be stopped.
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SolidShroom

  • Poop Man
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2010, 06:44:20 PM »
In all fairness, I've seen Fight Club like 4 times in the past month, so I'm going to think these sorts of things.

PaperLuigi

« Reply #18 on: March 10, 2010, 06:52:42 PM »
Quote from: nensondubois on March 10, 2010, 06:28:20 PM
Water doesn't have that fizz to it.

It also helps you lose weight and speeds up your metabolism.

Denying gays and lesbians the right to marry is unconstitutional. But hey, let's completely ignore that and devote our time and energy to soda.
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Trainman

  • Bob-Omg
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2010, 07:01:53 PM »
Ugh, I don't like the word "pop" in reference to sodas, but I mean, whatever.

No taxes, please.
Formerly quite reasonable.

Turtlekid1

  • Tortuga
« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2010, 07:42:40 PM »
Quote from: PaperLuigi on March 10, 2010, 06:52:42 PM
It also helps you lose weight and speeds up your metabolism.

Denying gays and lesbians the right to marry is unconstitutional. But hey, let's completely ignore that and devote our time and energy to soda.

The government handing out marriage licenses even for straight couples is unconstitutional.  But hey, let's put that in the topic created for it and devote our time and energy to soda.

Quote from: PaperLuigi on March 10, 2010, 06:09:46 PM
Like SolidShroom, I'm all for a tax that will better us as a human race.

The problem with forcing a choice made for the sake of betterment is that once it's forced it loses its value, and it's not really betterment; you could force a decision on people, but until they understand the reasoning behind it and have the responsibility to make the choice for themselves, it's not an accomplishment or betterment of any kind.  Besides, who the heck is the government to tell me what will and won't make me a better person?
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PaperLuigi

« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2010, 07:45:01 PM »
Quote from: Turtlekid1 on March 10, 2010, 07:42:40 PM
The government handing out marriage licenses even for straight couples is unconstitutional. 

Where in the constitution is that stated?
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Lizard Dude

« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2010, 03:45:34 AM »
He's going to say that marriage is a religious institution, so it violates separation of church and state.

SolidShroom

  • Poop Man
« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2010, 09:54:38 AM »
LOL

PaperLuigi

« Reply #24 on: March 11, 2010, 01:01:05 PM »
Quote from: Lizard Dude on March 11, 2010, 03:45:34 AM
He's going to say that marriage is a religious institution, so it violates separation of church and state.

Oh yeah, that's right. We've had this argument before. :/
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nensondubois

« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2010, 01:50:53 PM »
ROM hacking with a slice of life.

Weegee

« Reply #26 on: March 11, 2010, 07:03:26 PM »
What possessed Apple to put 1963's "Don't Bother Me" on an EP alongside a bunch of Rubber Soul/Revolver-era tunes?

Yes, this thread is now about the Beatles.
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Glorb

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« Reply #27 on: March 11, 2010, 07:21:09 PM »
Jesus ****ing ballsacks, guys. Why exactly would you want the government to (indirectly) decide for us what we can eat? Just because you don't like soda doesn't mean it should cost more.
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nensondubois

« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2010, 07:33:55 PM »
Quote from: Weegee on March 11, 2010, 07:03:26 PM

Yes, this thread is now about the Beatles.

Well, Taxman, namely.
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Weegee

« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2010, 07:39:28 PM »
The government's thought process: "Soda is in the same league as tabacco and alcohol in that it will kill you, so we should levy a sin tax on it.

Also, taxing soda will make us look progressive like Sweden."
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