[ferretchucker]

Speaking of the tax on junk food, I honestly think it'd work. For as long as I can remember (and I know they were far cheaper back before I was on this Earth, but still) a portion of chips from the local chippy was £1.00. You could get a nice saveloy with it and you'd be happy. Within the last 2 years this has risen to £1.30 at ALL the local chip shops.

I don't know why, it's most likely due to the "economic downturn". Either way, I was furious. Chips at a pound were convenient. Everyone has one pound coins lurking in their pockets. It was a nice round number and it worked for everyone. But no, they couldn't leave well alone.

The short story is that even such a small rise in price has significantly affected the amount I buy chips. I never got them THAT often as it is, but now it's so rare I can't remember the last time. And I know the same applies for many of my peers. So you're right, MD my dear. TAX THEM!!!