Airline ‘Fat Tax’ Called For…
Posted on June 29, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
OBESE airline passengers should be forced to pay a "fat tax" to cover the cost of transporting their excess weight, according to a controversial proposal by health experts.
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Calls for the tax - which would be determined per extra kilo, in the same way as excess baggage - come as obesity rates and fuel prices surge to new highs in nations like the USA and Australia.
But the radical proposal has also attracted a backlash from those who argue it discriminates against people with weight problems. What do you think? Use the comments box to share your opinion.
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