Consuming sugar in large quantity is, indubitably, dangerous for one; however, is the imposition of special duty by the rulers on eatables and drinks rich in sugar a prudent step? Although some presume it develops healthy eating habits among the citizens, I oppose it since not only will those addicts to sugar continue buying it, but the various industries will face financial stress as well. A school of thought insists that this tax policy will result in healthy citizens. According to them, the soared prices of items rich in sugar will discourage the public from adding such high-calorie items in their diets, thereby, keeping masses away from health complications, such as obesity and diabetes. Contrarily, there will be no effect on people’s eating choices. Most people earn to satiate their taste buds, and because the sugary items will still remain affordable for them after a few percentage increases in price due to taxes, the efforts of making people healthy will go in vain...