On tonight's CTV News broadcast here in Toronto (canada), they reported
that there is talk of instituting a "fat tax", designed to discourage
people from consuming fatty foods which may be bad for their health.
It would work similarly to other "sin taxes", such as cigarrettes and
alcohol.  It seems primarily aimed at processed products such as chips,
but if you take it one step further, just imagine....taxes on fish
oils, beef, nuts, pork rinds....

Here's a quote from CTV's website (http://www.ctvnews.com/index.html,
then click on "Fattest and Fittest", and then click "The Globe's
Editorial):

"As the cost of obesity rises, there will be less tolerance of those
who feast themselves to death and those companies that feed the deadly
habit. There continues to be talk of slapping a "fat tax" on potato
chips, cakes, fast foods, chocolate bars and other fatty delights,
while perhaps lowering prices on items low in fat. Some have suggested
that active Canadians who spend on health activities such as gym
memberships or sports participation be rewarded with a vigorous tax
break."

Thankfully, when they interviewed our federal Health Minister, he
didn't seem to think this sort of initiative was worthy of
consideration.

Cheyenne


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