 Editor's note: Mark A. Pereira is an associate professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of Minnesota. Smart policies are essential to America's "war on obesity." The latest idea in that fight is a curious proposal from Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City. He's planning to ban the sale of sugary drinks 16 ounces or larger in public venues such as restaurants and movie theaters. Critics are crying that the move is an infringement on personal freedom. But the bigger question is: What's the rationale behind targeting a single dietary factor in the sea of unhealthy foods and drinks that barrage us every day? Is it scientifically sound? Read - Forget large sodas, how about banning French fries? Previously - How I kicked my Coke habit |
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well the scientists in the last 100 years also balmed all of what they are blaming soft drinks on with thousands of other products.
in fact didnt they say Coffee, tea, yogurt, and many houshold items caused Didbetes, Obesity and ETC.
How foolish to reblame one thing again to say in a few more years that something else causes all of this and they were wrong.
what if you cell phone is the main cause, what if its the air we breath. just saying dont blame one thing and 10 years later come out saying OOPS
Is this a joke? I hope so, otherwise this Country is in a world of trouble!
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Maybe the tax dollars spent on this legislation would be better spent to hire gym teachers and buy sports equipment so that kids can actually exercise, rather then spending useless amounts on controlling people "to eat better."
Limiting toxic food consumption is no different than limiting alcohol consumption, but if a person is determined to get around the limit, they can do it. This is just another publicity stunt from a politician who has no concept of what to govern and what to leave alone..
I love the logic of the left. Abortion is A-OK, but a large soda somehow is a public threat.
Actually, Mr. Bloomberg is an independent. Your partisan attack does not contribute to an informed or rational discussion.
Truth, you are dishonest or uninformed. Bloomberg was a Democrat for his entire life. He "became" a republican only to avoid a 16-person Democratic primary (he was the only "republican" to run. He then immediately switched to "independent so as to not have to run in future primaries and to not be a Democrat. Nearly every position he has is Democrat. Either you know this and are unethical/dishonest or do not and are posting in arrogance.