SWA #11

Part of the reason that Bittman has such an effective argument as to why there should be a tax on sugary foods is that he able to address both sides of the issue.  For example, when giving an example on the successful initiative to curtail tobacco marketing he is able to address the point that sugary foods are not tobacco.  He points out that food is necessary for survival and tobacco is not, and then counters that by saying you don't need extra sugar in our foods either.  He even gives examples of health benefits to further his counter argument that they are similar.  Another time that he addresses the other side of his argument is when he talks about enhanced drinks. He admits that it is better to drink these than just plain sugary drinks, but then comes back by saying it would just be better to not drink them at all.  He is able to recognize others opinions and spin them in a way that it supports his argument.