Click on the links below and read about the dangers of Soda consumption. I recently attended my daughters dance recitals and was very saddened at the amount of overweight dancers in the recital. Where in the past they (overweight dancers) were the minority they are now the MAJORITY! At first I thought, "well at least they are getting exercise" but then I would see them sucking down pop and eating horrible snacks.
http://www.mercola.com/2006/jun/6/soft_drinks_disease_in_a_can.htm
http://www.mercola.com/2003/jul/9/soda_dangers.htm