Where the Money Goes

From TIME, “Tax and Sip” July 12, 2010

How do people feel about soda taxes? In April, the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute asked residents of New York State is they supported or apposed a “fat tax” on nondiet sugar soda. Thirty-one percent were in favor, and 66% were apposed. Yet when asked if they would support such a tax if the money raised were used to fund health care, people changed their opinions dramatically, with 48% in favor and just 49% apposed.