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The general problem of addiction isn't solved by that. But I'd say special tax on sugary drinks that's also alcoholic (= Pigout tax), why not? Schengen is toast!
I have no problem with banning or taxing the hell out of them. They seem to have gone out of fashion perhaps because of an association with under age alcohol abuse - which reversed the psychology of drinking being a manly or adult thing to do. Mind you I would tax sugary drinks full stop! Index of Frank's Diaries
New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking. Anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products in their lifetime, under a law expected to be enacted next year. "We want to make sure young people never start smoking," Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verall said.
Anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products in their lifetime, under a law expected to be enacted next year.
"We want to make sure young people never start smoking," Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verall said.
But I imagine the legislation will not outlive the current government... (long may it reign) It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of virtue - Queen Elizabeth II
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