Republican mayor of Indy is shopping a plan to do just that. The money is needed because our professional sports teams wanted (and got) handouts and stadiums, and now we can’t afford to pay for them.
Everybody’s getting in on this act.
http://beeradvocate.com/news/2046897
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/New-Tax-On-Unhealthy-Drinks-Beer-Wine-Soda/0cA8UytPsU-0qEWBuXHZjA.cspx
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/washington/6433956.html