I've heard someone suggesting taxing sugar. Why not? Another tax - just what we need.

Here's an idea. Totally ban sugar and associated products. That does away with half the stock in supermarkets. Totally ban salt, fat and all associated products; another large section of the supermarket.

Totally ban fast food outlets. There goes thousands of jobs, but who cares, as long as we're not overweight.

Do people really think taxing sugar is going to stop people eating what they choose? It'll simply increase the price of everything we buy - and budgets are not bungee cords.
I'd like to see the trolley of a consumer who buys products with absolutely no sugar, salt or fat. I don't imagine it would be terribly exciting, tasty or very full.

There are medical reasons why some people are overweight. Others simply make bad choices; it's easier that way.

Some refuse to take doctor's advice after serious health problems and surgery. I've seen it repeatedly.

If people have a medical problem, and don't take doctor's advice, then relapse; that's their decision. They should live with the consequences. Don't expect the medical profession to repeatedly pick up the pieces.

S Gussey, Omokoroa.