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Detroit considers imposing a "fat tax" on residents
The city of Detroit wants to start a Fast Food Tax that will require anyone eating fast food to pay a tax in addition to the sales tax on food. The so-called “fat tax” has Michigan residents divided. Some are upset because they already pay tons in taxes. Others say it will help the city’s budget deficit and prevent people from eating as much fast food. It’s the first tax initiative of its kind, according to the National Restaurant Association, in that it’s only fast food restaurants in the city of Detroit. Even if you get a salad and low fat dressing, you’d be subject to the tax. Clark doesn’t get it. Detroit has repeatedly made the list of cities with a high number of overweight people, and the $17 million anticipated windfall would help the city. But he doesn’t think people will go for this. New York is also considering applying a tax on junk food, video games and television commercials. What will they think of next?
The city of Detroit wants to start a Fast Food Tax that will require anyone eating fast food to pay a tax in addition to the sales tax on food. The so-called “fat tax” has Michigan residents divided. Some are upset because they already pay tons in taxes. Others say it will help the city’s budget deficit and prevent people from eating as much fast food. It’s the first tax initiative of its kind, according to the National Restaurant Association, in that it’s only fast food restaurants in the city of Detroit. Even if you get a salad and low fat dressing, you’d be subject to the tax. Clark doesn’t get it. Detroit has repeatedly made the list of cities with a high number of overweight people, and the $17 million anticipated windfall would help the city. But he doesn’t think people will go for this. New York is also considering applying a tax on junk food, video games and television commercials. What will they think of next?