But this wasnt about the sugar.
What started the hysteria was claims that people were buying whole carts of cases of soda then using those cases as cash with which to barter.
It wasnt about anyones health or the costs associated, it was that people were indignant that people receiving food benefits were scamming the system and turning food into cash.
“”””What started the hysteria was claims that people were buying whole carts of cases of soda then using those cases as cash with which to barter.””””
The story about aluminum cans was sort of silly, wouldn’t it be easier to buy and sell food for pennies on the dollar, like smoked oysters, steaks, expensive cheeses, canned hams, watermelons, baby formula, seasonings, cookies, canned meats and make 50% instead of the price of recycled cans?
Even soda six packs wouldn’t be as good as some other items.