NYC is set to regulate... soda?

[RedLS1GTO]

Seriously... what the F*CK is wrong with this country??

Bloomberg to ban 16oz soft drinks in New York cinemas, restaurants and sports stadiums

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's new ban on large sodas just might be hard to swallow.

If Hizzoner has his way, any soft drink over 16 ounces will be outlawed across the city by March 2013.

The three-term Mayor believes that banning the bubbles will combat obesity, diabetes, and other health problems plaguing the people of the Big Apple.

But the move is likely to provoke accusations the mayor is imposing a 'nanny state' on New Yorkers.

'Obesity is a nationwide problem, and all over the United States, public health officials are wringing their hands saying, "Oh, this is terrible,"' Mayor Bloomberg said to the New York Times.
'New York City is not about wringing your hands; it’s about doing something.'

According to the New York City Health Department, more than half of adult New Yorkers are overweight (34 per cent) or obese (22 per cent).
Mayor Bloomberg, who was the driving force behind the city's calorie counting and anti-smoking campaigns, hopes to implement the ban soon.
His close attention to health issues has earned him the nickname 'Nanny Bloomberg.'
It will affect everything from 7-Eleven Big Gulps to Starbucks Ventis, leaving a bad taste in some residents' mouths.

'If people want to drink 24 ounces, it’s their decision,' said Zara Atal, 20, a college student from the Upper East Side to the New York Times.

The ban would not apply to diet sodas, fruit juices, dairy-based drinks or alcoholic beverages.
It also would not affect beverages sold in grocery or convenience stores.

Still, the NYC Beverage Association balked at Mr Bloomberg's idea.
'The city is not going to address the obesity issue by attacking soda, because soda is not driving the obesity rates. The overall American diet is,' they said in a statement to CBS.
The Mayor admitted he occasionally sips a diet soda on a hot day, but argues that there won't be any laws restricting the amount of small sodas one can purchase.

'Your argument, I guess, could be that it’s a little less convenient to have to carry two 16-ounce drinks to your seat in the movie theater rather than one 32 ounce,' he said.

'I don’t think you can make the case that we’re taking things away.'

Before the proposal can curb New Yorkers' thirst, the Board of Health must approve it. Experts believe approval is all but confirmed, considering that all the members were appointed by Mayor Bloomberg.

This stupid shit has got to stop.

[jaxgator]

Oh good Lord! Just what we need. More .gov intruding into our lives telling us how to live.

[Yerf Dog]

Well what are they supposed to do? Let people make their own decisions?!?

[Yerf Dog]

[snide]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Seriously... what the F*CK is wrong with this country??

It's filled with morons?


I like how the want to ban soda, but not diet soda, which has been proven to be worse than regular soda. And lets not forget all the sugars and calories that are in fruit juices.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Who cares. I don't drink that much soda anyhow.

[...Whitepower...]

Think of all the coca-cola sponsorship $$$ leaving the city.Think of the bar and restaurant industry bitching to no end.

I can't see it happening.

[Chris Fowler]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Who cares. I don't drink that much soda anyhow.

wow...I really hope that was sarcastic.

[bsmith]

Originally Posted by jaxgator

Oh good Lord! Just what we need. More .gov intruding into our lives telling us how to live.

According to TheMonk!, the governments responsibility is to protect the public from themselves.

[jaxgator]

Originally Posted by Chris Fowler

wow...I really hope that was sarcastic.

I hope you weren't serious Thomas.

[sasnglass77]

Come guys!
Don't know you know the government knows what is best??

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by jaxgator

I hope you weren't serious Thomas.

No even a little. I was hoping to snag Red Goat. He's usually easier than my nieces and nephews.

They're 4, 6 and 10.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Thomas

No even a little. I was hoping to snag Red Goat. He's usually easier than my nieces and nephews.

They're 4, 6 and 10.

What's sad is that it is actually difficult to tell the difference between the ridiculous baiting posts and what you actually seem to believe on most subjects.

[Yerf Dog]

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

What's sad is that it is actually difficult to tell the difference between the ridiculous baiting posts and what you actually seem to believe on most subjects.

You have ZERO clue what my beliefs are. None whatsoever.

There are a few here who get it. I'm guessing it's a maturity level/age thing with you.

[G8rDMD]

So then ban beer across the city too. Alcohol is laden with 7 calories per gram, almost twice what sugar is. Ban beer at all sporting events and see how long before New Yorkers lynch Bloomberg

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Thomas

You have ZERO clue what my beliefs are. None whatsoever.

There are a few here who get it. I'm guessing it's a maturity level/age thing with you.

Really? You are resorting to the condescending bullshit again? Of course I would expect nothing else from you. Anything even remotely resembling an intelligent or rational discussion is completely out of the question. The person who continuously tries to bait arguments on the internet wants to talk about maturity level??



Gee... I really hope that someday I can grow up to be as wise and mature as you are.

[Chris Fowler]

Originally Posted by Thomas

You have ZERO clue what my beliefs are. None whatsoever.

There are a few here who get it. I'm guessing it's a maturity level/age thing with you.

No, the sad part is that the views you express when you try to be satirical or rile up another person are the actual views held by a large number of people in this country. And some people who post or have posted here...

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Gee... I really hope that someday I can grow up to be as wise and mature as you are

You got a LONG way to go Jr Mint.

[VITE1]

Look how well their regulation of handguns has worked.

If they really want to improve the health of America they could stop allowing Deadbeats, dropout, drunks and druggies on welfare to have more mouths to feed.