Fat taxes 'could save thousands'

Though from the UK, this idea is so stupid, that it will likely cross the Pond and generate (more) consideration here.

The importance of taxing "fatty, sugary or salty" foods cannot be understated.

"A 17.5% rise on fatty, sugary or salty food would cut heart and stroke deaths by 1.7%, the study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health said."

Rather than penalize the clearly identifiable food abusers, it is critically important that everybody get penalized, including those who consume in moderation whatever "fatty, sugary or salty" foods are.

Heaven forbid that food abusers say, contribute 17.5% more towards their sick care.

Or that Gram Shop Acts are passed.

Or that any targeted approach is implemented.

I mean, why attack the problem by attacking the problem-makers when you can avoid the issue and make it appear as if you are doing something?