With no solid scientific evidence proving sugary drinks cause obesity more than any other sugary product, soda tax activists are desperate for proof their crusade will at once stop people from drinking killer Cokes and make them healthy. Lucky for the activists, in the world of nanny-state nutrition, it isn't long before a dubious “study” is presented to align with their ideological vision of the future.
That's why soda tax crusaders cheered the recent report, “Impact of the Berkeley Excise Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption.” The paper purports Berkeley's one-penny-per-ounce tax caused a 21% decrease in soda consumption in 2015 (Berkeley passed the first soda tax in the country in 2014). Respondents claimed they cut back on regular soda by 26%, energy drinks by 29% and sports drinks by 36%.
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