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Debate: Fat tax
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- Argument that a "fat tax" could enforce dangerous impressions that society demands slimness and lead to increased cases of extreme dieting, anorexia, and/or bulimia
- Argument: Obesity and fat consumption is an "epidemic" that warrants a sever governmental response, such as a fat tax
- Argument: If tobacco and alcohol are governmentally discouraged and heavily taxed for the reason that they are bad for human health, why not do the same for fatty foods?
- Debate: Should overweight airplane passengers be charged more?
- Argument: Governments commonly adopt policies to shape behavior, such as a fat tax
- Argument: A fat tax is just as appropriate as cigarette and alcohol taxes
- Argument: Good restaurants/companies should be willing to adjust to a "fat tax"
- Argument: A fat tax will correct a market failure (fatty foods)
- Debate: Mandatory calorie counts on menus
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