Try to listen to this from an outside perspective. That's an absolutely bonkers thing to say.
So let's say that we're in the midst of a diabetes and obesity epidemic in the west and out comes solid, real-world proof that a tax on sugary beverages can significantly improve the outcome of children's health. This would lead to a healthier populace, lower costs on healthcare infrastructure, and consequently improve well-being of the nation.
Damn to all of that, you want your sodie pop?
Let me frame this another way to show how rediculous it sounds: replace "food item I like" with "tobacco" or "alcohol".
> I can see myself giving Clojure a shot after reading a nice comment about it. But no amount of arguing is going to convince me to approve of a tax on the booze I like. The difference in beliefs just goes too deep.
That's addict talk.
I don't think this is a topic where people can be swayed by well articulated arguments unlike say, under post about the merits of Clojure.
I can see myself giving Clojure a shot after reading a nice comment about it. But no amount of arguing is going to convince me to approve of a tax on a food item I like. The difference in beliefs just goes too deep.