Junk/Street Food is the most affordable meal for the working class. But health problems due to rampant and uncontrolled consumption are being compounded. It has therefore become imperative for governments to impose a higher tax on them. To what extent do you agree to this arrangement by the government? Give your opinion.

Street

food

is very popular amongst working professionals, but heavy consumption of junk

food

can

also

lead to several health hazards.

Hence

, it is argued that the government should introduce higher tax reforms to control its consumption. I do not agree with

this

fact and believe authorities should not interfere in

this

matter.

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to support my opinion.

Firstly

, professionals usually have a very hectic life and

therefore

,

street

food

is a convenient option that compliments their busy schedules.

Furthermore

, it is extremely convenient for them because it is

time saving

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and affordable.

Moreover

,

food

preference is a personal choice and adults understand the repercussions of unhealthy eating habits.

Hence

, it is not fair that state authorities impose

heavy duty

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taxes on

street

food

vendors.

For instance

, increasing taxes on local

food

stalls will lead to a price rise not making it an affordable option for

middle class

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workers.

Secondly

, hiking tariffs on junk

food

could actually have an adverse impact on

street

food

owners because there could be a possibility of them running out

on

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business

due to

reduced sales.

Consequently

,

this

will

further

lead

unemployment

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and poverty which can put unwanted pressure on the financial system of a country.

Hence

, concerned authorities should not intervene and disturb small businesses. To illustrate,

incase

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food

trucks and

road side

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hawkers hike their rates because of tax implications,

then

they might cease to exist as a popular option across the working class. In conclusion,

although

junk

food

can lead to health issues if not consumed in a controlled manner, imposing higher excise duties on

this

will severely affect its consumers

that

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who

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have a tight budget and

also

impact the livelihood of

street

vendors.