This tax, and the mayor's reaction to the layoffs, is a perfect exhibit of progressive economic policies. They look at one side of an equation. These people on the city council raised soda taxes and believed it would result in a windfall of money. But, there is a saying that goes if you want less of something, tax it. If you want more of something, subsidize it. They had no understanding how people adjust to the resulting higher prices. It isn't just soda. Progressives create market distortions and then become indignant of the results. They need something to blame for the failure of their policies and the company that is laying off workers as a result of the tax becomes a target