Don’t underestimate impact of soda tax
This is in response to the April 6 editorial “Tell us more, Gov. Lamont,” concerning Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed soda tax.
Currently, a 2.75-liter bottle of soda at Dollar Tree sells for $1. This works out to roughly 93 ounces. Once Lamont’s soda tax comes into play at 1.5 cents per fluid ounce, it will cost $1.39 in taxes to purchase a $1 bottle of soda, for a total of $2.39. This does not include sales tax.
A better way to serve the people of Connecticut would be to reduce bloated state-employee pensions.