[Sodbuster]

I can't wait until they tax fatty. This is the next logical step for the health/safety nazis. As you are all aware, fast food is unhealthy and therefore (obviously) should be taxed. I imagine it will go something like this:

$0.50 tax on a burger, add $0.05 for cheese and/or bacon
$0.25 tax on fries
Add a $1.00 if you super size your order.

You get the idea. I'm sure our elected representative will be able to develop a convoluted system that is fair and equitable to all (except business owners, but they are responsible for our poor health in the first place, aren't they?).

An alternative would be to weigh in at tax time and have everyone pay by the pound at the end of the year. While this system would seem to be fair, as it is based solely on the weight of the taxpayer, the cost to ensure the health of the taxpayer would be much too visible. It would be better to go with the first option and tax the burger joint who would pass the cost indirectly on to the consumer.

I'm joking, but you may want to write this down. It could happen.

Ex-smoker in CA

[Great Dane]

$0.50 tax on a burger, add $0.05 for cheese and/or bacon $0.25 tax on fries Add a $1.00 if you super size your order.

I think people should pay the same tax on a fast food meal, as we pay on a pack of cigarettes.