Could it be that America's 2nd revolution will begin with angry 99%ers dumping sugary drinks into NY harbor, starting to see alot of mumuring among the populace over this, or do we have to actually slide into a dictatorship before we start doing something like standing up to politicians and saying no.
Bloomberg is the king of nanny state politics we can thank him for change in fish fry flavor too. Government should not be in any way shape or form in the position of telling us what to eat or drink,
But then again, progressive politicians won't be happy until we are al;l wearing unisex tunics and lining up for licenses to make babies.
Laura, it's a myth that eating healthy is expensive. Junk food is expensive, not vegetables and fruit. My breakfast every morning is an egg/veggie omelet and a smoothie made from Silk, blueberries, mixed fruit and 50/50 salad mix from BJ's. All of those ingredients might cost me $10 per week. Lunches are usually more veggies and a meat of some type. Dinner is often a smoothie with potatoes fried in a bit of olive oil, possibly some more meats but not always. I eat extremely well on the cheap. What really costs me the most? Jameson's on the rocks!
If the gov can tell you what you can or can't eat, what's next? If you're caught out in the rain without an umbrella you'll get a ticket? If you go outdoors without sunblock you'll be fined?
"If the gov can tell you what you can or can't eat, what's next? If you're caught out in the rain without an umbrella you'll get a ticket? If you go outdoors without sunblock you'll be fined?"
Why not Doug, in Spotsylvania VA they suspended an Honor student for the rest of the school year for "Criminal Conduct" for using a deadly weapon by shooting a spitball out of a pen casing.(TRUE STORY)
Spotsylvania also referred the case to law enforcement, which placed Mikel in a diversion program where he had to take anger management classes.
They want to limit the size of the pop they sell. They want the biggest size to be 16 ounces, no more. All I can think of is the rediculously high priced sodas at the movie theaters. About $4 for 16 ounces and $4.80 for 32 ounces. When the kids were younger it made sense to buy the big one and ask for extra cups. So as if the $4.80 for 32 ounces isn't outrageous enough, now people will have to spend $8 to get the same amount?
Now what, checkpoints at the exits of fast food joints to insure you are not over the sugar limit, give me a break. Look out sugar frosted flakes. Next they will tell us how much, if any sugar we can put in our coffee.
Bring on the sugarlyzer.
Good point Mark, I can see it now,SEA(Sugar Enforcement Agency)Agents torching sugar cane fields.
If coffee is next, I'll refuse to pay taxes, which wouldn't be a problem, because I ain't goin to work without
my java.
Just what we need...more bans
Just what we need...more bans and regulations.... (sarcasm)
Could it be that America's
Could it be that America's 2nd revolution will begin with angry 99%ers dumping sugary drinks into NY harbor, starting to see alot of mumuring among the populace over this, or do we have to actually slide into a dictatorship before we start doing something like standing up to politicians and saying no.
Kyle that was
Kyle that was funny.
Bloomberg is the king of nanny state politics we can thank him for change in fish fry flavor too. Government should not be in any way shape or form in the position of telling us what to eat or drink,
But then again, progressive politicians won't be happy until we are al;l wearing unisex tunics and lining up for licenses to make babies.
I really wish some of the 79
I really wish some of the 79 peopla who said yes would explain why.......
Banning sugary drinks? This
Banning sugary drinks? This is about as dumb as it gets and yet there is probably more to come....What's next?
Why not just spend money
Why not just spend money educating people on good nutrition, making healthy food more affordable...just an idea...instead creating another tax.
Laura, it's a myth that
Laura, it's a myth that eating healthy is expensive. Junk food is expensive, not vegetables and fruit. My breakfast every morning is an egg/veggie omelet and a smoothie made from Silk, blueberries, mixed fruit and 50/50 salad mix from BJ's. All of those ingredients might cost me $10 per week. Lunches are usually more veggies and a meat of some type. Dinner is often a smoothie with potatoes fried in a bit of olive oil, possibly some more meats but not always. I eat extremely well on the cheap. What really costs me the most? Jameson's on the rocks!
If the gov can tell you what you can or can't eat, what's next? If you're caught out in the rain without an umbrella you'll get a ticket? If you go outdoors without sunblock you'll be fined?
"If the gov can tell you what
"If the gov can tell you what you can or can't eat, what's next? If you're caught out in the rain without an umbrella you'll get a ticket? If you go outdoors without sunblock you'll be fined?"
Why not Doug, in Spotsylvania VA they suspended an Honor student for the rest of the school year for "Criminal Conduct" for using a deadly weapon by shooting a spitball out of a pen casing.(TRUE STORY)
Spotsylvania also referred the case to law enforcement, which placed Mikel in a diversion program where he had to take anger management classes.
Nineteen Eighty four should
Nineteen Eighty four should be "mandatory" reading for all high school students<--- Oh the irony in that statement
Sugar: The new threat to
Sugar: The new threat to American safety and freedom. Send in the troops and drop the bombs !
They want to limit the size
They want to limit the size of the pop they sell. They want the biggest size to be 16 ounces, no more. All I can think of is the rediculously high priced sodas at the movie theaters. About $4 for 16 ounces and $4.80 for 32 ounces. When the kids were younger it made sense to buy the big one and ask for extra cups. So as if the $4.80 for 32 ounces isn't outrageous enough, now people will have to spend $8 to get the same amount?
Now what, checkpoints at the
Now what, checkpoints at the exits of fast food joints to insure you are not over the sugar limit, give me a break. Look out sugar frosted flakes. Next they will tell us how much, if any sugar we can put in our coffee.
Bring on the sugarlyzer.
You are assuming that they
You are assuming that they won't go after coffee itself Frank;)
Good point Mark, I can see it
Good point Mark, I can see it now,SEA(Sugar Enforcement Agency)Agents torching sugar cane fields.
If coffee is next, I'll refuse to pay taxes, which wouldn't be a problem, because I ain't goin to work without
my java.