Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNew York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in the most ambitious effort yet by the Bloomberg administration to combat rising obesity.
The proposed ban would affect virtually the entire menu of popular sugary drinks found in delis, fast-food franchises and even sports arenas, from energy drinks to pre-sweetened iced teas. The sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces — about the size of a medium coffee, and smaller than a common soda bottle — would be prohibited under the first-in-the-nation plan, which could take effect as soon as next March.
The measure would not apply to diet sodas, fruit juices, dairy-based drinks like milkshakes, or alcoholic beverages; it would not extend to beverages sold in grocery or convenience stores.
“Obesity is a nationwide problem, and all over the United States, public health officials are wringing their hands saying, ‘Oh, this is terrible,’ ” Mr. Bloomberg said in an interview on Wednesday in the Governor’s Room at City Hall.
<snip>
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/nyregion/bloomberg-plans-a-ban-on-large-sugared-drinks.html
fuck you Mayor. This is so stupid. It will do nothing to combat obesity and it will face a legal challenge.
12 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks (Original Post)
cali
May 2012
OP
Don't worry: it doesn't apply to alcohol. Obviously, it's better that people get drunk than
NYC Liberal
May 2012
#8
Earth_First
(14,910 posts)1. More nanny state bullshit aimed at keeping us safe from ourselves... n/t
TheWraith
(24,331 posts)3. "Nanny state" is Bloomberg's middle name. nt
marasinghe
(1,253 posts)4. k&r and a +1, to that "fuck you Mayor".
no cure for being an arrogant, oblivious, rich fathead, it appears.
Generic Brad
(14,374 posts)5. So, buy two soft drinks instead of one
I know. That is not healthy. But I'll be damned if I would let someone tell me what size of beverage I can drink.
NYC Liberal
(20,453 posts)8. Don't worry: it doesn't apply to alcohol. Obviously, it's better that people get drunk than
have some sugar. 
Meiko
(1,076 posts)6. Oh good grief!
They must be kidding with this one. Don't these politicians have anything else to do?
NYC Liberal
(20,453 posts)7. So people will simply buy two mediums and bring their own larger cup.
I'm sure other workarounds will be found.
cthulu2016
(10,960 posts)9. Fuck. That. Shit.
Sorry for using the "T" word. Sometimes you just have to say "that."
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)10. I would think that getting rid of all corn subsidies
would be a much better approach and far more reaching.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)10. I would think that getting rid of all corn subsidies
would be a much better approach and far more reaching.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)12. OMG!! Did I just "dupe" your thread!
There is something wrong in the matrix!
GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!!!!!