Did you see the proposed "fat tax" by the governor of New York?  Put a 15% tax on non-diet sodas and other sugary drinks that contain less than 70% fruit juice.  There is opposition to the tax as you can imagine...that it is unfair to single out sodas - but forget that...you have to start somewhere.

There was a lot of opposition to cigarette taxes, and there has been a lot of legislation that has hindered the use of cigarettes.  There is truly no caloric value to sodas, and I like the governors action - it is a step in the right direction.

I think we should tax the following...

- Foods over a pre-determined amount of saturated fat
- Dairy products
- Candy

Why not?  America is 2/3's fat!!!  America's youth is the fastest growing segment in the obesity "race".  If we don't do something drastic, our future is bleak.

Take a stand.  Make a change in your lifestyle.

Resolve To Evolve,
Bob Mathews
Your Online Personal Trainer
Phoenix, Arizona