Maybe it is the manufactures of the sweetened products that need to be penalized and not have the consumers pay via taxes. Would be interesting if these sugary products were moved in to the cigarettes and alcohol bracket of control.

Can you imagine showing an ID to buy a snickers bar??

And the display cases at the check out counter would be GONE!

( My teens STILL pick up those candies/ bars/ gum admiring the treats. In hopes Mom will cave. Funny how they will not spend their own money to buy the candy. Candy goes back on the display before we leave the check out area. Just because I say no, and point out the health hazard.)