Taxes have been around for thousands of years. Their main goal has always been to raise money for the government or those in charge. Today, many people want to use taxes for another reason and some have already done so. Some people want to use taxes to prevent people from buying certain products, especially unhealthy foods. Many health-conscious people talk about the many benefits of taxing unhealthy foods, but they tend to overlook the downsides of this tax. Disadvantages include strong opposition to this tax, the economic impact, as well as the consequences of charging people more for foods that were initially considered cheap. Ultimately, implementing a tax on unhealthy foods would not be in the best interest of the nation. Many people oppose implementing a tax on unhealthy foods or a tax on “fatty foods.” Everyone knows that unhealthy foods can cause health problems. The point is that it should be the person's choice as to what type of foods they want to eat. This is one of the advantages of living in a free country: choice. It should depend on the individual whether they want to eat healthy foods or foods deemed unhealthy. People know the consequences of their actions. They know that certain foods are high in calories and cholesterol. Taxing unhealthy foods will only frustrate the masses. Many people will find other ways to buy these foods or buy cheaper brands, like in Denmark. Denmark imposed a tax on its population on foods “exceeding 2.3% saturated fat” (Pieler). Some Danish citizens have been seen crossing borders to neighboring countries Germany and Sweden so they can buy their favorite foods at no extra cost. This tax was middle of paper......Journal of Public Health 103.11 (2013): 1949-53. Academic research completed. Internet. March 22, 2014. Katz, David L., MD. "Dr. Katz's Tips for Absorbing Vitamins." Oprah.com. Np, April 2010. Web. April 14, 2014.Killian, Johnny H. “Constitution of the United States.” United States Senate. Np, and Web. April 10, 2014.Kittle, MD “Fast Food Tax Would Punish the Poor, Wisconsin Economist Says.” » Journalist from Wisconsin. : Watchdog.org, August 6, 2013. Web. March 25, 2014.McKay, Betsy. “What role should the government play in the fight against obesity? » The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, September 18, 2012. Web. April 15, 2014. Norton, Amy. “Most Americans oppose taxes on soda and candy.” American News. USNews & World Report, April 25, 2013. Web. March 25, 2014. Pieler, George and Jens Laurson. “Taxes on “fatty foods” and their unintended consequences.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, November 27, 2012. Web. March 25. 2014.