Philly Implemented A Soda Tax. Here’s How That Worked Out For Them.
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May 21, 2019According to this, early in 2017 Philadelphia’s Democratic legislature implemented a tax on sugary drinks.
Almost immediately, Pepsi announced they’d be laying off around 100 employees. And things only got worse from there. According to HotAir.com, people in Philly started leaving the city to buy their pop (or soda, depending on what you call it), and while they were out of the city buying pop, they went ahead and bought other stuff they needed too. In other words, Philly’s revenue declined. And no one bought “healthier” beverages, which was ostensibly the point of the tax to begin with. Which is super odd, because as we all know, when government gets involved in healthcare, it leads to all kinds of improvements in health.
KIDDING.
Anyway, things are still going south. Acme Markets has had to cut workers’ hours, after their pop sales dropped by 80%. Sales of pop in nearby towns and markets shot up accordingly. And there wasn’t an increase in sales of “healthy” beverage choices (like bottled water.)
In other words, the tax had pretty much the worst possible outcome. Loss of revenue for the city, and no change in health habits of Philly residents.
Raise your hand if you’re surprised by any of this.
Exactly.
Late the same year of this soda tax, Philly also pushed through legislation that prevented shop owners from having bullet proof glass, because it HURTS FEELINGS, you guys.
Philly – get it together. Stop voting for idiots.
