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In reply to the discussion: (New York City) Health Board Approves Ban on Large Sugary Drinks [View all]Tikki
(14,556 posts)89. Again, some are overwhelmed with a situation that seems out of their control..
Especially when it comes to their children. Yes, it is their responsibility to
make decisions for their children..
What is wrong with working toward a shift in a cultural norm..a healthier approach starting with this?
As I already stated many will need no help in making
any of their life's decisions.
Peer pressure is an outstanding motivator. Yes, I give credit to the whole voting
state of California for passing a law that made me realize I could jump on the healthier bandwagon
and still be a winner.
Tikki
If you want me to admit I was once ignorant to
the health risks of smoking, OK I was.
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Yeah, well, since NYC can't control that, I suppose they are doing the next best thing.
randome
Sep 2012
#4
yup and if any new yorkers want them then here in va we have big gulp loophole
loli phabay
Sep 2012
#17
While I don't agree with eliminating people's right to choose the larger sizes of drinks
qanda
Sep 2012
#5
I think that this is a brave decision by New York and I applaud their determination...
Tikki
Sep 2012
#7
I may be sounding like a freeper or libertarian right here, but I say let consumers decide!
alp227
Sep 2012
#28
So you obviously have the ability to resist temptation for your greater good.
MercutioATC
Sep 2012
#86
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
NYC and the state of California were ahead of the curve on transfats. I knew none of this before.
proverbialwisdom
Sep 2012
#24
since when was it the state's responsibility to control adults' dietary choices?
alp227
Sep 2012
#63
Kudo's to mike Bloomberg, most people will eat what's in front of them,& not ask for refills
graham4anything
Sep 2012
#80