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Old 22-10-2015, 05:03 PM #24
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It doesn't estimate the cause...just the numbers :/
Yes, why do they need to estimate the numbers? Because those deaths can't be conclusively attributed to.... soft drinks. That would be ridiculous.

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Taxing these substances isn't about eradicating anything, it's about attempting to proportion the cost of the cause to the cure.
And trying to get people to eat/drink less of them or come away from them entirely. Much like the rule of no advertising for cigs or having them out of sight behind the counter.

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