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115. That is why I ask for a Kiddie Size Drink,

Reply to jumptheshadow (Reply #108)

Sat Jun 2, 2012, 07:00 PM

Jun 2012

or more soften, just a cup so I can get water.

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New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks [View all] alp227 May 2012 OP

I am with both of those solutions..... PDJane May 2012 #1

You might be with them but the question is are the courts? cstanleytech May 2012 #3

Obviously, I didn't express myself clearly enough. PDJane May 2012 #52

OMG! I agree with all that, but think of the JOBS lost by doing so... freshwest May 2012 #57

Bike lanes and free physical fitness options have increased in NYC jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #97

I hate to use the term nanny state. MrSlayer May 2012 #2

Right, what happens when the public confuses correlation with causation evirus May 2012 #19

Buy your Jolt in New Jersey... jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #107

It's because we refuse to pay for health education. sofa king Jun 2012 #111

Craziness pmorlan1 Jun 2012 #116

You're not going to stop obesity by baby sitting people, Ninjaneer May 2012 #4

Is it really about helping people? Seriously? Safetykitten May 2012 #5

The label Control Freak Riftaxe May 2012 #6

So ... what's to stop people from buying TWO 16oz bottles of soda? BattyDem May 2012 #7

that would increase the tax income on soft drinks may3rd May 2012 #17

So once again ... BattyDem May 2012 #44

Pretty much.... the government is here to help may3rd Jun 2012 #98

Obesity ? dipsydoodle May 2012 #8

In what world is 16 ounces a medium coffee?! That's insane!! harmonicon May 2012 #9

At Starbucks a medium is 16 ounces, large is 20 ounces oberliner May 2012 #10

Since when? (I'm seriously asking) harmonicon May 2012 #12

I think its always been 12, 16, 20 oberliner May 2012 #14

Starbucks isn't actually coffee. boppers Jun 2012 #92

Nanny state nonsense leftynyc May 2012 #11

Agreed oberliner May 2012 #15

LOL - you know what would cure leftynyc May 2012 #20

Point taken oberliner May 2012 #39

I guess you could make a public health argument here. Would you be against banning CTyankee May 2012 #28

I'm not sure that higher taxes on sodas would work. randome May 2012 #29

All the better. Pretty high is good. More tax revenue for the state and for those of us who CTyankee May 2012 #36

There are very few things that wont kill leftynyc May 2012 #35

but here's the thing about your argument: it can be argued that we are all forced to pay higher CTyankee May 2012 #38

It's not like people don't know leftynyc May 2012 #47

We have very high taxes on alcohol in CT. It doesn't bother me as a wine drinker. CTyankee May 2012 #48

Just as I wont drive leftynyc May 2012 #50

I like the welcome sign may3rd Jun 2012 #99

On the bike helmets requirement... jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #109

I think requiring smaller sizes (at comparable prices per ounce/ml) is a better way to go Blasphemer May 2012 #13

So you ask for less ice. Problem solved. randome May 2012 #16

“Tip if you want to lose weight: don’t eat food that comes in a bucket” Nihil May 2012 #18

orr is handed to your through your car window may3rd May 2012 #21

Sounds like a mean, old Socialist or communist! dmosh42 May 2012 #22

Good. nt onehandle May 2012 #23

LOL! Really stupid - lynne May 2012 #24

People will be less likely to buy 2 drinks. randome May 2012 #25

Let's Do Nothing Okay? otohara May 2012 #27

We could mandate every unhealthy food item list all the horrible things it may do to you 4th law of robotics May 2012 #32

The taxes and public service commercials have greatly reduced the incidence of smoking. randome May 2012 #33

Hollywood turning on it reduced the incidence of smoking 4th law of robotics May 2012 #34

I think Hollywood simply followed the tide of societal opinion. randome May 2012 #42

People will buy two just to prove a point - lynne May 2012 #69

Aha! We've accounted for that 4th law of robotics May 2012 #31

I'm really not sure if this is going to work. What I saw work in my lifetime was increasing the CTyankee May 2012 #26

Let's hope no one figures out they have two hands 4th law of robotics May 2012 #30

It's ok ... Nihil May 2012 #37

Can they ban those stupid big sunglasses women keep wearing.. snooper2 May 2012 #40

In NYC where there are not very many obese people. Why bother? Quantess May 2012 #41

Half of NYers are overweight or obese, according to the article (nt) jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #96

Okay, but NYC residents are relatively slim compared to some places in the US. Quantess Jun 2012 #101

I think NY's innovations will impact other areas jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #103

Very well put, jump! I hadn't teased this thing out like you have brilliantly done here. CTyankee Jun 2012 #106

Thank you jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #110

Sorry, I am pro choice. Pat Riot May 2012 #43

I'm pro-choice but I don't see the analogy... CTyankee May 2012 #45

telling people what to do with their bodies Pat Riot May 2012 #46

I understand your underlying argument, but excessive sugar is a detriment to public health. CTyankee May 2012 #51

First, they're not toxic. jeff47 May 2012 #55

I put toxic in a larger context. It is part of an overall problem and that is that overconsumption CTyankee May 2012 #56

They aren't getting obese on sugared drinks either. jeff47 May 2012 #58

If we didn't have such a corrupt political system, unwilling to do what should be done, I would CTyankee May 2012 #62

No, actually he is saying this plan will fix it. jeff47 May 2012 #63

I don't see that quote as you do. "doing something" is not solving, magically or otherwise. CTyankee May 2012 #64

So you're saying he's not qualified to be mayor, then? (nt) jeff47 May 2012 #65

Well, Jeff, I'm just sayin' that IMHO this guy is a really smart, tough guy and he's made CTyankee May 2012 #66

We've already played this out before jeff47 Jun 2012 #73

Hey, Jeff you are welcome to try to work with all the parties involved in the NYC schools! CTyankee Jun 2012 #87

You DO see people getting obese on fruit juice. Pat Riot Jun 2012 #76

I've worked in public schools HockeyMom Jun 2012 #79

Um, yeah, that's fucked up. randome Jun 2012 #80

I've gotten into arguments over this HockeyMom Jun 2012 #84

+1 4th law of robotics May 2012 #59

Bloomberg is a fool...Won't help a bit.. Stuart G May 2012 #49

useless, stupid law... Scout May 2012 #53

Slippery Slope RitchieRich May 2012 #54

Just one more law and we'll finally be free! 4th law of robotics May 2012 #60

Bloomberg should learn from the Prohibition Laws HockeyMom May 2012 #67

I have no doubt in a year or so once this has been shown to be a failure 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #71

perfectly said n/t Psephos Jun 2012 #83

You can have as many ounces of sugar free cancer causing chemical concoctions you like CBGLuthier May 2012 #61

Merely being bad for you is not a high enough bar for banning something SpartanDem May 2012 #68

Sorry Bloomberg this is not consitutional Wabbajack_ Jun 2012 #70

I went to McD's for some students & asked for a small ice tea for myself ---it came quart size wordpix Jun 2012 #72

Some of the posts on this thread are eerily familiar. randome Jun 2012 #74

Light bulbs and junk food are NOT comparable. alp227 Jun 2012 #75

In theory, I agree that educational efforts would be a good idea. randome Jun 2012 #77

People will just buy more of the smaller ones. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #78

Unlimited Re-Fills HockeyMom Jun 2012 #81

I don't think the proposal would be expected to get everyone to do the same thing every day. randome Jun 2012 #82

No, unlimited refills aren't banned jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #108

That is why I ask for a Kiddie Size Drink, HockeyMom Jun 2012 #115

I'd be for warning labels. But I don't think we should be infringing on personal liberties. harun Jun 2012 #85

I agree there HockeyMom Jun 2012 #86

The artificial sweeteners are awful and a real problem as they get people used to super sweet CTyankee Jun 2012 #88

Let's just ban christx30 Jun 2012 #89

You are right. Banning sugary drinks will destroy civil liberties! CTyankee Jun 2012 #90

But where does it end? christx30 Jun 2012 #91

Oh, dear, I am sorry christx30! I was being facetious and trying to lighten up, that's all. CTyankee Jun 2012 #93

I didn't take it as a personal insult. christx30 Jun 2012 #104

well, Bloomberg is really just banning the oversized servings of soda. You will still be able to CTyankee Jun 2012 #105

Not only is it unconstitutional... Ter Jun 2012 #94

You must obey the law . They will be watching... may3rd Jun 2012 #100

I like what Bloomberg is doing in this area... jumptheshadow Jun 2012 #95

Fruit juices should be banned, too. Nevernose Jun 2012 #102

Ummm.... ti66er8pooh Jun 2012 #112

The Thirst Mutilator! progressoid Jun 2012 #120

A Large, should not equal a gallon... and-justice-for-all Jun 2012 #113

Diet soda's too? Greybnk48 Jun 2012 #114

Genious! Incitatus Jun 2012 #117

Another useless, crazy distraction. southerncrone Jun 2012 #118

"The ban would not extend to beverages sold in grocery or convenience stores." mikeytherat Jun 2012 #119