Taxing soda 48 times more than Taxing beer

Where is there a proposal floated to tax soda 48 times more than beer?
The tax is included in the Philadelphia mayor’s budget 
 
What will the total tax on a 6 pack of soda be? $4.32
 
What arguments are offered in support of the tax?
  •  The taxes generated will be earmarked for pre-K education
  • The tax will generate $400 million over 5 years for pre-K
  • Revenue will also go to community scools, pensions, and parks

What arguments are offered to oppose the new tax?

  • the soda industry provides thousands of good-paying jobs in the city
  • residents are already overburdened by taxes

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