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29. Regarding smokers, I don't want others blowing smoke in my face.

Thu Sep 13, 2012, 05:53 PM

Sep 2012

My view is that people who want to smoke should do it in their OWN HOME or a closed space rather than in the presence of other non smokers in the public.

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(New York City) Health Board Approves Ban on Large Sugary Drinks [View all] alp227 Sep 2012 OP

We have to ban these drinks to compensate for the massive subsidies 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #1

Yeah, well, since NYC can't control that, I suppose they are doing the next best thing. randome Sep 2012 #4

I'm pretty sure this will accomplish nothing. 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #6

How about ending cornfare? alp227 Sep 2012 #26

Yet another reason to never set foot in NYC. MadrasT Sep 2012 #2

yup and if any new yorkers want them then here in va we have big gulp loophole loli phabay Sep 2012 #17

Aren't the drinks high fructose corn syrupy and not sugary? nt valerief Sep 2012 #3

There is sugar AND HFCS. alp227 Sep 2012 #27

While I don't agree with eliminating people's right to choose the larger sizes of drinks qanda Sep 2012 #5

Diabetes is not caused by merely drinking too much soda, though. Jennicut Sep 2012 #16

I think that this is a brave decision by New York and I applaud their determination... Tikki Sep 2012 #7

The line between brave and stupid may be thin... davidthegnome Sep 2012 #21

...and some, especially parents, won't be doing as you do... Tikki Sep 2012 #31

The ones that already don't davidthegnome Sep 2012 #58

I may be sounding like a freeper or libertarian right here, but I say let consumers decide! alp227 Sep 2012 #28

Right, because nobody can order another 16-ounce drink... MercutioATC Sep 2012 #77

Absolutely...but when a little one asks for money for a soda... Tikki Sep 2012 #81

This law doesn't apply to convience stores. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #82

You could be correct or like in California where restaurant owners were.. Tikki Sep 2012 #83

It's clear who wins this battle. The nanny state. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #84

I quit smoking after realizing that it was a losing battle... Tikki Sep 2012 #85

So you obviously have the ability to resist temptation for your greater good. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #86

There is childhood obesity...common sense would lead parents to try to look... Tikki Sep 2012 #87

That wasn't my question. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #88

Again, some are overwhelmed with a situation that seems out of their control.. Tikki Sep 2012 #89

There's nothing wrong with working toward a cultural shift. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #90

"Anyone with common sense" would realize soda is poison. randome Sep 2012 #91

But when I was young smoking was fabulous..exotic and romantic.. Tikki Sep 2012 #92

This is a victory christx30 Sep 2012 #8

Soda consumption dkhbrit Sep 2012 #9

To a type 2 diabetic, fruit juice = soda Mopar151 Sep 2012 #13

If it was THAT simple undergroundpanther Sep 2012 #40

Well said. n/t Psephos Sep 2012 #43

Although genetics plays a role, it isn't the sole determinant nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #67

Fucking Nanny Bloomy. Mr.Turnip Sep 2012 #10

The Nanny State is alive and well in NYC. Grave Grumbler Sep 2012 #11

Probably violates the interstate commerce clause, but closeupready Sep 2012 #12

How does this law interfere with other states' commerce? alp227 Sep 2012 #51

This is absolutely insane oberliner Sep 2012 #14

.... Just, uh, ..... davidthegnome Sep 2012 #15

Off to the reeducation camp with you! n/t rayofreason Sep 2012 #49

What's to stop me from ordering 2 drinks? AmyDeLune Sep 2012 #18

Bloomberg will be there to stare at you in a really uncomfortable way. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #78

stupid, stupid, waste of time and resources. n/t Scout Sep 2012 #19

The precedent being set by this davidthegnome Sep 2012 #20

Once done with smokers they needed a new enemy The Straight Story Sep 2012 #23

Regarding smokers, I don't want others blowing smoke in my face. alp227 Sep 2012 #29

But you're good with cars belching toxic gases by the streetful? Psephos Sep 2012 #44

It is NOT okay to poison the atmosphere and there is quite a lot of effort underway to lessen that. randome Sep 2012 #46

So drivers are now equivalent to entitled buttcracks who blow their smoke towards everyone? alp227 Sep 2012 #52

Not unconstitutional, no CreekDog Sep 2012 #22

Which part of the constitution allows such laws? alp227 Sep 2012 #53

NYC and the state of California were ahead of the curve on transfats. I knew none of this before. proverbialwisdom Sep 2012 #24

Let the People Dance! AndyTiedye Sep 2012 #25

Dude, fix your code, everything ng after 'let the people dance' alp227 Sep 2012 #30

I like it davidthegnome Sep 2012 #32

Comes from Trying to Dance in Stadium Seating AndyTiedye Sep 2012 #33

I'll take 2 medium sodas please. rayofreason Sep 2012 #34

It will encourage some to think twice. randome Sep 2012 #35

"Think twice" hah! Order twice more like it. rayofreason Sep 2012 #36

Holding two sodas in your hand instead of one... randome Sep 2012 #37

Just sell a 32 oz. cup for a penny with the two sodas. rayofreason Sep 2012 #48

Public service announcement example is at reply 28. alp227 Sep 2012 #54

How is anyone FORCING anyone to do anything in regards to this? randome Sep 2012 #59

That's soon to be the "Bloomberg Special" in NYC restaurants. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #79

Spam deleted by Paulie (MIR Team) maratmuradyan Sep 2012 #38

you know an easy way for businesses to get around this? WooWooWoo Sep 2012 #39

calories... undergroundpanther Sep 2012 #41

Psst. Hey tubby, wanna buy a big sugary drink? olddad56 Sep 2012 #42

Gangs bootlegging supersize soda???? alp227 Sep 2012 #55

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Now you have to buy two soda's to wash down that Mega-Supreme NY Pizza - lynne Sep 2012 #47

Impose a one donut per cop sugar restriction. Remmah2 Sep 2012 #50

I was against it before. Now, I really don't mind. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #56

Did they shut Free Republic down? TomClash Sep 2012 #57

Seriously, when you subscribe to nothing but hatred, closeupready Sep 2012 #60

What if Berkeley banned restaurants from serving meat? alp227 Sep 2012 #61

You might make the wrong choice, so we must remove your ability to choose. Throd Sep 2012 #62

since when was it the state's responsibility to control adults' dietary choices? alp227 Sep 2012 #63

It isn't Throd Sep 2012 #64

Are we really comparing soda to meat? TomClash Sep 2012 #65

No, I just don't want government dictating adults' dietary choices. alp227 Sep 2012 #66

Is it working in your county? I doubt it. TomClash Sep 2012 #69

Good! Nobody should drink that much soda so ought to be banned rachel1 Sep 2012 #68

Of course no one should drink that much soda, alp227 Sep 2012 #70

No one is forbidding you from poisoning your body however you choose. randome Sep 2012 #71

Are adult consumers not smart enough to make their own dietary choices? alp227 Sep 2012 #72

Tobacco. Seat belts. Jaywalking. Turn signals. Motorcycle helmets. randome Sep 2012 #73

Comparing portion size control with seat belt laws now? alp227 Sep 2012 #74

I Often Get 1 Big Soda for the Two of Us AndyTiedye Sep 2012 #75

Attention all Yonkers drug store owners bluestateguy Sep 2012 #76

Kudo's to mike Bloomberg, most people will eat what's in front of them,& not ask for refills graham4anything Sep 2012 #80