One Thing Wednesday . . .

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Registered: 12-04-2003
One Thing Wednesday . . .
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Wed, 09-27-2006 - 11:09am

Up here in Canada there is a drive to get tax breaks for fitness club memberships.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-27-2006 - 5:42pm

How about a candybar tax?

 

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Registered: 04-11-2003
Wed, 09-27-2006 - 6:01pm

A tax on foods containing trans fats sounds like it might be a good idea.


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Registered: 04-09-2003
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 10:43am

Darcy that's a good idea, fast food!


Also, make the healthier stuff more affordable. This country makes it easier and cheaper to be fat.


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 12:12pm

So, so true Gretchen!


I say "tax" those easy convenient foods, and made the "good" stuff untaxed (ie. more affordable for everyone!!!)

~IslandGirl



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Registered: 09-15-2005
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 1:51pm

I'm with everyone on taxing bad stuff, and making good stuff cheaper.


I go to this local sandwich shop. they use light mayo, ltos of veggies, and 11 grain bread. really healthy good stuff. but it's like $8 bucks for a sandwich. Which sadly, I can spend $5 and go to fast food, which can include the drink.


I think if healthier options were cheaper, we'd buy more of it. Unfortunately, healthy stuff is typically expensive. :(

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 4:17pm
I know....it's no wonder obesity, etc....is way out of control!!

~IslandGirl



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