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27. I'm of two minds about this

Fri Jun 1, 2012, 12:55 PM

Jun 2012

I've always LOVED sugary soda. In fact, I'm about to eat lunch and I'm probably going to have one. But I recognize that it's not good for you and children should not drink it in large amounts.

OTOH, you can't help but roll your eyes at the nanny-state silliness. If an adult wants to purchase a 32 oz. soda I see no reason why they shouldn't be able to. It's an amusing juxtaposition that you won't be able to buy more than 16 oz. of soda at 7-11 but you can walk one block to the liquor store and buy a handle of Jack Daniels and a carton of cigarettes.

I would maybe support some sort of age restriction (have to be 18 to purchase larger amounts of soda), though that would be silly too. I don't believe governments should be in the business of telling adults how much soda they can purchase at one time.

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I don't want to live in a place that bans soda [View all] Renew Deal Jun 2012 OP

New York isn't banning soda. It is banning large servings of soda. Skinner Jun 2012 #1

Yep. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #4

Yes, I get that Renew Deal Jun 2012 #6

Among the people affected are children. Skinner Jun 2012 #12

I remember the 20oz large Renew Deal Jun 2012 #34

I doubt that banning the big gulp will have much affect on children's sugary drinks. LiberalAndProud Jun 2012 #10

I think you're wrong. Skinner Jun 2012 #13

I don't know if I ever seen a child with one of those jumbo drinks johnnie Jun 2012 #15

They probably are worse RZM Jun 2012 #28

A lot of restaurants have a 20oz "Small Soda" Renew Deal Jun 2012 #38

But if they are that young they would probably be with their parents johnnie Jun 2012 #42

Not Really Correct, Skinner NeedleCast Jun 2012 #24

But some people, not all of course, would be less likely to refill. randome Jun 2012 #32

Yup, the dude who's administration just backed "Free Donut Day" NeedleCast Jun 2012 #48

But before you go to that Starbucks, instead you might recall why the ban on monster sized drinks... randome Jun 2012 #53

Well, You've got a More Optimistic Outlook on it than me I guess NeedleCast Jun 2012 #65

Maybe Bloomberg could hire an advertising agency to do the PSAs. randome Jun 2012 #70

I'm of two minds about this RZM Jun 2012 #27

The government is not telling you how much soda you can purchase at one time. randome Jun 2012 #36

That's why I'm of two minds RZM Jun 2012 #47

Then parents should do their job and control their children's intake TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #30

we are killing our kids with ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2012 #58

just a couple comments. Marrah_G Jun 2012 #2

Live Chickens have been sold since the beginning of history. Renew Deal Jun 2012 #7

The problem was people walking around and browsing other stalls, Marrah_G Jun 2012 #16

It wouldn;t surprise me to find this is more about OriginalGeek Jun 2012 #3

There are now very small cans of soda out there. Renew Deal Jun 2012 #8

"The normal size can?" To lots of the world, the one on the right is the msanthrope Jun 2012 #25

Sorry, normal for america. Renew Deal Jun 2012 #29

I think you miss my point.... msanthrope Jun 2012 #52

I've been a number of places around the world hughee99 Jun 2012 #76

Throughout Asia. I used to get them in Italy, too. nt msanthrope Jun 2012 #78

I haven't been to Asia, hughee99 Jun 2012 #79

If I could afford it, I would live in NYC in a New York Minute. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #5

Me, too. randome Jun 2012 #20

To each their own...I would never live in a large city if I could help it. Johnny Rico Jun 2012 #37

People shouldn't drink their calories VERY occasionally obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #9

Yes and yes! Since I started doing this, maintaining weight became easier. stevenleser Jun 2012 #45

i refuse to drink soda, until they get rid of HFCS. pansypoo53219 Jun 2012 #11

I get the Mexican Cokes LadyHawkAZ Jun 2012 #33

I don't think nanny-stating will get anyone to stop. unreadierLizard Jun 2012 #14

They aren't banning them Marrah_G Jun 2012 #26

I'm not for a ban, however safeinOhio Jun 2012 #17

Not really johnnie Jun 2012 #39

I'm not too fond of the large soda size ban, but banning plastic bags..... marmar Jun 2012 #18

GBCW? Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #19

Live chicken sales? JVS Jun 2012 #21

touchy feely good dooers who think they know what's best for everybody snooper2 Jun 2012 #31

Some farmers markets in San Francisco Marrah_G Jun 2012 #50

They should just insist that customers buying chickens must leave the market upon purchase. JVS Jun 2012 #72

That seems like a viable answer also Marrah_G Jun 2012 #77

I didn't want to live in a place that banned smoking either. sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #22

I do. In fact I plan to talk to the Mayor of the Borough we just moved into. onehandle Jun 2012 #55

I find it interesting the there are many that gripe about soda drink size/nanny state/lack of choice Sheepshank Jun 2012 #23

maybe at the RW board you visit OriginalGeek Jun 2012 #63

I do. abelenkpe Jun 2012 #35

:) stuntcat Jun 2012 #46

Imagine there's no soda Capt. Obvious Jun 2012 #40

Amen. randome Jun 2012 #44

They'd be better off banning HFCS in the syrup LadyHawkAZ Jun 2012 #41

I mostly agree. This is kind of nonsense that gives liberalism a bad name. phleshdef Jun 2012 #43

Banning big drinks is a silly, short sighted band-aid fix. RedCappedBandit Jun 2012 #49

Most people don't drink soda because they're thirsty. randome Jun 2012 #51

Won't argue with that, people won't listen if they don't care. RedCappedBandit Jun 2012 #56

I hear you. randome Jun 2012 #57

Choices.... Komputernut Jun 2012 #54

or black cherry koolaid blueamy66 Jun 2012 #59

Banning soda would not bother me RebelOne Jun 2012 #60

Approving a Ban on Something Because You Don't Do it is a poor reason for support NeedleCast Jun 2012 #68

I never drink soda either, but I would never ban it, or the method by which it's served. Johnny Rico Jun 2012 #71

didn't grow up drinking much soda blueamy66 Jun 2012 #61

You're just Punch-drunk! randome Jun 2012 #64

still drinking kool aid and Hawaiin Punch blueamy66 Jun 2012 #66

Bloomberg will make loads of money for the movie concessions ProdigalJunkMail Jun 2012 #62

I agree with you. DLevine Jun 2012 #74

If people made rational and selfless decisions.... prefunk Jun 2012 #67

How about living in a country with torture camps? just1voice Jun 2012 #69

Yes, it's true. Bloomberg and I support torture camps. Renew Deal Jun 2012 #73

Oh, lordy. It is the End of Civilization as We Know it, for sure! CTyankee Jun 2012 #80

Damned earworm JVS Jun 2012 #75

Didn't they ban McDonalds too ecstatic Jun 2012 #81

I don't want to live in a society without a lick of common sense. Bonobo Jun 2012 #82