Soda Popinski has become the public face for the soda industry in resisting a proposed tax on soda. It is staggering. The average American consumes about 50 gallons of sugary drinks every year, a significant contribution to obesity in the U.S. Authors of the proposed tax believe it will reduce consumption of soda pop, reducing obesity rates and providing funds to cover obesity related medical costs.
Popinski was recently flown over from Russia in a private jet paid for by Pepsico. The former Punch-Out!! boxing star is attempting to organize 1,000,000 citizens to throw empty aluminum cans and plastic bottles into Boston Harbor late this month. Police have made it clear that anyone throwing cans into the harbor will be cited for littering. Soda Party members have lashed out saying that police threats represent the government's attempts to trample over citizens' rights.
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