[generj]

If it is a slippery slope, why have sin taxes have been limited to nicotine and alcohol despite existing for literally centuries?

Internalizing externalities is one of the primary functions of government. I’m incredibly happy I rarely have to smell cigarette smoke.

[assttoasstmgr]

Many countries and some (mostly left-run) cities in the US have implemented a sugary drink tax:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugary_drink_tax