http://www.newsok.com/appetite-may-grow-for-oklahoma-food-tax-break/article/3341492

While researching this story, I quickly learned that there are many varied, valid and complex viewpoints to be considered. I also realized that Oklahoma isn’t the only state debating the topic. Alabama is discussing similar legislation that would repeal the state’s sales tax on groceries.

Like Oklahoma, much of the money collected from the tax goes toward public education. But there, like here, people are divided on how exactly to put the plan in action.

The Associated Press reported on Jan. 23 that the majority of legislators in that state favor one of two plans that would eliminate or phase out the grocery sales tax.

Arguments in Alabama are similar to those here. Many think reshuffling taxes is not a good idea during a stumbling economy while some argue that it is only fair to put money back in the hands of the people who need it most.