In Shiqi’s blog post, she talked about how and why the French Government is trying to tax caffeinated drinks such as Red Bull and the result from it. I personally think that the French Government should intervene with the current situation and they should be allowed to apply the tax. As a government it should carry out actions that plays to the people’s best interests. If alcohol and tobacco are allowed to be taxed, high caffeinated drinks should be taxed for the same reason: it is a major health risk.
While imposing a tax on Red Bull could potentially damage France’s beverage market, I also believe that it will be beneficial in the long run as it will help the social aspects in the country.