Step away from the soda, New York's soda ban
When Bloomberg first announced his plan over three months ago, he sparked a nationwide debate about the extent of government control over an individual's healthcare choices. In June, we asked you to share your thoughts with us about the idea - is the plan a plausible solution to the obesity epidemic in the US? Or is the legislation just another example of Bloomberg's 'Nanny-stateism'?
Since then, the mayor has imposed age restrictions on tanning beds and introduced "Latch On NYC", an initiative to teach new mothers the "breast is best" principle. But while Bloomberg continues to be accused of overextending his authority, obesity rates in the US continue to rise and other cities, like London, are looking to NYC's health policies as future models.
We revisited our people's panel participants and asked them whether or not they've changed their mind about the soda ban.
By Ruth Spencer
It still should be the choice of the individual!
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ReplyDeleteit's not a matter of "should be" the choice of the individual, it is the choice and anyone attempting to interfere with that is insane
I for one would not abide by that in any way shape or form, I would probably even deliberately buy more than the limit just to try and make my point
I hope anyone in that area rebels against it while they take it to court that the regulation infringes on civil liberties w/e
soda isn't good for you but i do think we should be able to regulate it ourselves. i do love a big giant coke every once in a while! though tanning beds i think should have age limits.
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