Sugar and responsibility

Before the latest session of the clown show known as the US congress adjourned for the rest of the summer, Rosa DeLauro, a dem from Connecticut introduced a bill which would have taxed producers of sugar laden drinks.  The consumption of excessive amounts of soda is a rising health concern, especially among the younger generation.  While we know this legislation would not go on to become law at this time, it is important to be introduced.  Taxes on cigarettes and the eventual proof of the connection between smoking and cancer were a long time coming.  The line between soda and obesity will be considerably easier to draw, but unless we start the process, it will never happen.  That's why Ms. DeLauro's bill is important in the long run.  The health of generations to come depend on actions we take now.