Drink what you want without penalty.

According to the poll “Should sugary drinks be taxed?” the top answer was no, with 34 votes. On the flip side, some people answered in the affirmative (13 votes) while even less were uncertain (2 votes).

If anyone is listening, the people have spoken: Don’t tax sugary drinks. It seems highly improbable that will deter people from buying soda, etc. if the tax on cigarettes is any example.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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