I don't know where they come up with the statistic that consumption will decrease by 15%. That is just a bogus made up number.There is no way of telling. This is just going to cost the average American more money. What happen to the promise of not raising taxes on the middle class. Not to mention if it does cause a large percent of people to stop drinking sodas, imagine how it will hurt big corporations like Pepsi and Coke. This will add to the unemployment. The people that are obese, the ones that eat unhealthy, and live an unhealthy lifestyle will continue to drink the sodas because they like them. For the ones who like an occasional soda we get punished also. This is a tax for big government, so they can spend money on their pet projects. Taxing more is not the answer. Spending less is the solution. Anyone who votes for this Tax should be voted out of office. This is almost like being taxed by the British before the American revolution. Ever heard of the Boston Tea Party. Our country was founded in part because Americans hate excessive taxes. Seems like some have forgotten that now.