Read the claim and counterclaim.Claim: Sugary drinks such as soda should be taxed at a higher rate than other drinks to discourage people from making unhealthy choices.Counterclaim: Increasing the price of sugary drinks will not decrease the amount of people who buy and drink them.
Answer
A
Studies have shown that if the price of sugary drinks increased by 10 percent, sales would decrease by 10–12 percent.
B
People have the right to make their own decisions when it comes to what food and drinks they consume.
C
Research has shown that persuading people to make healthier choices is about education, not raising prices to try to force a different choice.
D
Although individual choice is important, increasing the price of sugary drinks will have an overall positive effect on our health.