shit should be controlled and taxed for health hazard, no different than tobacco >Here's yet another reason for giving up soda: A new study out today suggests that just one 12 ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage can **raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent.** / >Even with regular brushing and flossing, both regular and diet sodas can break down the enamel of teeth. Tiny bacteria live between and around teeth and, when exposed to the sugar in soft drinks, produce an acid that causes damage to tooth enamel, which eventually leads to decay and cavities. / >Gingivitis and Periodontal Gum Disease are mild to severe infections that can develop from the sugar left in the mouth from sugary beverages to form plaque. Over time if not removed, plaque hardens into calculus (tartar) and pushes on gums causing irritation, redness, soreness, bleeding, sensitivity, and infection. / not to mention digestive problem, and neurological THEN, environmental impact.... One simply could go on and on