The Big Apple May Ban Big Soft Drinks

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New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on the sale of sugary soft drinks over 16oz. The policy would "limit sugary drinks to 16 ounces or less at restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums and arenas. However, grocery or convenience stores are excluded from the proposed policy. Violation of the regulation would result in a fine of $200 each time it is transgressed."

The proposal has created something of a broo-hah-hah with opponents saying that it would be a violation of civil and constitutional rights.

What do you guys think? Good idea or infringement on personal freedom and choice?

http://www.rttnews.com/1930305/the-big-apple-s-big-soda-ban-story-in-short.aspx?type=fdr

[shrinkingDEE 60]

I live in NYC and I think it's a good idea. Before my surgery I'd always get the larger size not because I really wanted a huge amount of Coke but because it was always cheaper to get the next size up (sometimes .25 sometimes .50, but always cheaper). And by the time i was holding this huge drink i decide I'm not going to waste it so I end up drinking it and therefore consuming way more calories than I intended.

If the ban goes through, then people will be limited in the amount they're able to buy so they will probably just consume a smaller portion rather than paying again for another cup.

Something like that would have been useful to me years ago...but hey, better late than never.

[nickyvolzz 17]

Yeah that's a tough one because it's like when do you as the govt. step in. I think it is a good try, I don't think it will really solve anything in the big picture though. Seems like businesses will figure out a way to get around it. But who knows. And on another note, what the hell is it about soda that is so damn GOOD! Haha it's funny cause flat soda is hella nasty! I guess it's the carbonation, but why? So weird.

[jenneliza 257]

Have you ever got a large soda to split with your kid because it will save a dollar or two? I have.

Granted, we shouldn't have bought a soda, but something healthier. I think this is a slippery slope. I'd rather see the government work on getting soda out of schools if they feel they must intervene.

[shrinkingDEE 60]

Have you ever got a large soda to split with your kid because it will save a dollar or two? I have.

Granted' date=' we shouldn't have bought a soda, but something healthier. I think this is a slippery slope. I'd rather see the government work on getting soda out of schools if they feel they must intervene.[/quote']

But 16oz (the max amount allowed) is still pretty big, big enough to share. And out here we've already banned sodas from schools. The problem now seems to be the kids buying soda from the store before hand and taking it in.

Sure soda isn't the only reason why we become obese. But I think it's a start...