1. Hanna Rosin argues that higher taxes on fat- and sugar-laden foods would encourage people to purchase healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables. Pamela Parseghian contends the government has no right to regulate a person’s food choices. Considering the authors’ opinions, formulate your own argument about whether junk-food taxes would be effective.
2. According to Marcia Angell, government-funded single-payer health care would reduce health care costs and eliminate the problem of uninsured Americans. David C. MacDonald maintains that single-payer health care would reduce patient control over health care options. Whose argument do you find most convincing? Explain.