January 26, 2008
A good idea?
A Democratic lawmaker in New Mexico wants to levy a one-percent tax on the purchase of televisions and video games to raise funds to fight childhood obesity.
The items that would be taxed have been carefully chosen because of their links to obesity and poor school performance. Around one-quarter of New Mexico's children are obese or overweight, and just over half finish high school.
The goals of the bill are to improve the academic performances of our kids, to promote a more healthy lifestyle and to provide our children with outdoor learning experiences.
What do you think?
The items that would be taxed have been carefully chosen because of their links to obesity and poor school performance. Around one-quarter of New Mexico's children are obese or overweight, and just over half finish high school.
The goals of the bill are to improve the academic performances of our kids, to promote a more healthy lifestyle and to provide our children with outdoor learning experiences.
What do you think?
