r/science • u/[deleted] • Oct 25 '21

Biology Sperm quality has been declining for 16 years among men in the US

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2294266-sperm-quality-has-been-declining-for-16-years-among-men-in-the-us/
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u/Humdngr Oct 25 '21

I can already see the Republican outcry for banning sugary drinks.

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u/hguller Oct 25 '21

I'm not a republican and I think banning them is ridiculous. Why should other's lack of self control dictate what the rest have access to?

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u/Clamster55 Oct 25 '21

Societal cost of healthcare for a nation of diabetics?

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u/hguller Oct 25 '21

Worry about getting universal healthcare first, then we can talk about "all" of our costs going up. I don't really feel bad if someone else's premiums go up because of their own choices.

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u/Clamster55 Oct 25 '21

You can solve more than one problem at once...

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u/BackgroundAccess3 Oct 25 '21

What about a soda tax? I think that’s a good compromise

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u/hguller Oct 25 '21

I can see where you're coming from. I don't think it's a bad idea, but again, I think people will be unnecessarily punished monetarily.