[zeugma]

These things are always just another tax with fig leaf in front of them to make them seem 'reaonable' to the gullible. Take a look at whether or not they tax unsweetened tea at the same rate. That will tell you all you need to know.

[bert]

I saw a report yesterday that the sugar beverage tax is actually paid by the manufacturers rather than at the point of sale.

An invisible tax after a while, just goes away from the consumer’s mind