If Dr Atkins were alive today, what would he say about this? Afterall, some fat is good for you. How do they determine whether or not it is 'good for you' fat or do they tax all fat? It's not as though we aren't taxed enough already...

However, personally, I like the idea of no income tax and instead only tax products. You have a choice whether or not to purchase a product that is taxed. I could live tax free then if I abstained from everything taxed...or could I live at all?


>>Come to think of it, doctors around the World are already demanding a tax on fat! If you search news.google.com for tax health fat you will see several examples.
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>Hi Hilmar,
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>I just heard on the radio that they are considering exactly this (tax on fat) in NY. IT'S GONNA BE AN OUTRAGEOUS 1%. HOLY MOLLY! 1% OF TAXES ON WHOPERS AND BIG MACS! I'M FLOORED!
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>This will definitely help mitigate the obesity problem in the US. A 1% tax on fattening foods! What a fantastic idea! I mean, most of the people with a weight problem will surely think about going for a McCombo now that they'll have to pay $0.03 more to enjoy it!!!!
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>Really, sometimes I'm impressed that the US is a world power. Well, strike that. That alone is proof that God exists. Haleluya! Oh Yeah!
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>Alex