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Seriously though whatever happened to the sugar tax. Weren't they going to initiate/vote/start that a couple years ago and then I just never heard about it again. Sugar, corn syrup etc really is just plain bad for people in consistently large amounts over a lifetime. I would go so far as to say it's more addictive and destructive than nicotine and alcohol. Sugar companies must make hella donations in politics
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But saved countless more since it’s a preservative and we didn’t always have chlorinated running water most places on Earth and light ale (preservation through alcohol) made many jobs impractical. >

That's like saying whoever invented the car killed countless people. We make our own choices. >

Eh, I mean, I don't really have a lot of autonomy about living in a car-centric society short of living off the land somewhere. But even that probably requires using a car at some point in the journey. >

People have been drinking sugary drinks everywhere in the world throughout recorded history, and probably long before. >

I feel like the person that started putting caffeine in the sugary drinks is the real bad guy here. >

The salt to make you thirsty, the sugar to hide the salt and the caffeine to get you addicted. It's a vicious trick to get you to drink more of something that will have a profound impact on your health if you are incapable of self moderation. >

Oh believe me, it was very intentional when we started that trend. Reminds me of the good old days >

I too am old. This is literally why we invented bees. >

Ancel Keys would have a lot to answer for if he was still alive...however there wouldnt actually be many questions because there is so much money in the sugar industry >

I’m cutting out soda/sugary drinks from my diet for the 500th time in my life and reminded that there aren’t a lot of options for a healthy drink that isn’t just plain water. 
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Now finish that thought.  Whoever continues to sell overly sugared drinks even after understanding the negative health effects ... _____________________________.