Market forces gave us a 20oz drink. Mr finance guy says no. I am so glad I don't live in NYC
One of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism on a people has been by way of medicine. It's very easy to disguise a medical program as a humanitarian project.
Looks like Bloomberg's against soft drinks but for donuts!
Worried About The Soda Ban? Fear Not, Bloomberg to Support ‘National Donut Day’ Tomorrow [Video] | Politicker
Anxious New Yorkers are waiting to see what his position is on bacon!
Imagine going to New York City and declaring, "I would like to abort this unborn child and have a 20 oz Coke" and being told, "Are you crazy?!? A twenty ounce Coke is illegal!
You are so right. It is to get everybody used to being told what to do. It may be related to the Jefferson-Adams argument whether the random man was able to make good decisions about the common good. And yes, the people like the Mayor are above it all. (purple) Before the virtual beatdown.It's not about health folks, it's about control, and NOBODY loves control more than these guys.
Bloomberg's comparison with anti-smoking laws is very weak. Second hand smoke is at least an irritant and may in fact be harmful. What kind of soda folks drink and to what amounts doesn't affect others' immediate welfare.The Bloomberg was on the Today Show. Matt asked him about doing this when people are against it. He used his leadership in the anti-smoking in public movement. He said it was unpopular at first and now it is highly welcomed by the public. We have seen how many people right here on this board support stripping private property rights from business owners to please themselves. So maybe Bloomberg is right. I think it is immoral and should not be allowed in a free society, but maybe it will be popular with the anti-smokers here on this board.
Bloomberg's comparison with anti-smoking laws is very weak. Second hand smoke is at least an irritant and may in fact be harmful. What kind of soda folks drink and to what amounts doesn't affect others' immediate welfare.