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.

Although

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street

food

is an economically viable option amongst working professionals,

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it can cause several health hazards if not consumed in a controlled manner. It is often argued that the government should introduce higher tax reforms to control its consumption. I do not agree with the fact any intervention is required in

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matter and

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elevant reason to support my opinion.

Firstly

, corporate executives usually have a very hectic life and

therefore

, junk

food

is a convenient option that compliments their busy schedules.

Furthermore

,

this

arrangement suits them because it is not only time saving but

also

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 should impose heavy duty taxes on

street

food

vendors.

For instance

, imposing

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igher duty on roadside

food

stalls will increase its prices not making it a

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for

middle class

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employees.

Secondly

, hiking tariffs in

this

regard could actually have an adverse impact on

street

food

sales which can lead to their shops closing down.

As a result

,

this

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

Hence

, concerned authorities should not take steps that affect the dynamics of

this

trade. To illustrate,

incase

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food

trucks and hawkers increase their rates because of tax implications,

then

there could be a possibility they might shut shop due to reduced customers and cease to exist as an alternative across the working section in society. In conclusion, even though junk

food

can lead to health issues if its intake is not supervised but imposing higher excise duties on

this

will severely affect its consumers and

also

cause a threat to the livelihood of

street

food

vendors.