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GGG · 01-05-2012, 02:30 PM

I am a big fan of user pays philosophies for things you can control. So if you are obese, out of shape, or otherwise act unhealthy paying more makes sense.

I would love to see fitness testing as a part of the taxation system in canada. Tax credits for the healthy. And also a junk food tax that goes to subsidize healthy meals in lower income area schools. I would support any revenue neutral program to modify peoples eating behavior.

Millions are spent to convince people to eat poorly and everyone pays for the consequences. Cigarette style taxes and warning labels on soft drinks and banning them from schools would help.

01-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#21
GGG Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Exp:	I am a big fan of user pays philosophies for things you can control. So if you are obese, out of shape, or otherwise act unhealthy paying more makes sense. I would love to see fitness testing as a part of the taxation system in canada. Tax credits for the healthy. And also a junk food tax that goes to subsidize healthy meals in lower income area schools. I would support any revenue neutral program to modify peoples eating behavior. Millions are spent to convince people to eat poorly and everyone pays for the consequences. Cigarette style taxes and warning labels on soft drinks and banning them from schools would help.