no more than 16oz soda nanny state or good thing?
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Yes I could see why it would be good. But couldn't people just buy 2, 3, or 4 sodas anyways?? Sometimes I worry about too much regulation on things.0
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I kind of think that's crazy. Ha! Not that I drink a lot of soda but my dad drinks a lot and 16oz isn't very much.0
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In France our biggest soda size is smaller than the smallest soda at the movie theater where I am going here in the US...
no free refills...
I dont know if it's a good thing to regulate it but I do remember how I was shocked by the american soda size !!0 -
While it sounds like a good thing it is just another freedom that we Americans are having taken away. If someone chooses the largest soda available that is their CHOICE! Just remember when you lose a freedom you rarely get it back... :grumble:0
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In France our biggest soda size is smaller than the smallest soda at the movie theater where I am going here in the US...
no free refills...
I dont know if it's a good thing to regulate it but I do remember how I was shocked by the american soda size !!
It's communist and I don't even drink soda.0 -
Would we still get free refills? Lol.0
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To preface, I'm a liberal, democrat, etc.
It's nanny state. People should choose to be healthy/unhealthy. They should choose to live or die.
If I'm pro-choice about bigger things than soda size, I believe in the choice to be stupid, fat, lazy, ugly, brilliant, fit, hard-working, and everything in between.0 -
Politicians just think by making these stupid laws, they are really looking out for the "saftety" of citizens! Really? How about all the gangland murders and shootings! (Gotta check out the Chicago Murder rates this year!) We had a good wekend here...only 14 killed and I think it was 44 shot!0
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It's none of the governments business what I ingest healthy or not.0
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Stupid law. Bloomberg is an idiot!! Are they going to stop selling more than 1 pack of cigarettes a day, or will you not be able to buy more than a six pack of beer?
It'll never pass!0 -
I don't care either way. But I think it's silly. WAY SILLY.
We have bigger fish to fry!0 -
Do the law makers have nothing better to do in NY? Should they not be concerned about crime and other meaningful things. It's not their job to be the fat police! Seriously??!!0
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Yes I could see why it would be good. But couldn't people just buy 2, 3, or 4 sodas anyways?? Sometimes I worry about too much regulation on things.
I think that's EXACTLY the point of this kind of rule. If you actually want to drink 16oz of sugary drinks you should have to make that choice and pay for it. Most people have the choice subconsciously made for them by the companies who are selling them the product. This really represents great consumer freedom and responsibility.0 -
Should people drink that much soda? Nope.
Should the state regulate it? Nope.
I stopped drinking soda except for very rare occasions back in February. I've had soda on maybe 4 or 5 occasions since then. And I'm much healthier for it. But I still vehemently oppose the government regulating it.0 -
It's a silly regulation. Complete waste of legislation and time, that could actually be going to do something productive. Why not work on making healthier foods cheaper and easier to obtain, rather than telling someone they have to buy 2 16 ounce sodas instead of 1 32 ounce soda? It does nothing to change the problem. It's not even a bandaid for the problem.0
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They can buy 2 and make it 32 oz! If someone chooses to ingest a soda larger than 16 oz that is their choice. I thought this was the "land of the free"...seems more like the "land with some freedoms and others the goverment will control for you"
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I think it's ridiculous. Isn't the government already dictating enough?0
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What do you think about this proposed new law in NY about not being able to sell/buy soda bigger than 16oz? good or bad?
I think it's bullshiit. How about I take care of myself, you take care of yourself and let the government stay the *kitten* out of our lives?0 -
It's none of the governments business what I ingest healthy or not.
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I think it's ridiculous. Even if they said "no more than 160 oz" it'd still be ridiculous.
The government doesn't have to regulate every part of our life.
Furthermore, almost all, if not all, regulatory agencies constantly state "we need more regulation, not more laws." The regulatory agencies don't have the money or manpower to go after all of the people/companies breaking current laws, yet we spend tons of money and time worrying about passing more laws that regulatory agencies aren't able to enforce. Just think about it. Do you really want your tax dollars to pay for someone to go in undercover to see if they can get a restaurant to serve them too much soda?0 -
I should be able drink a wheelbarrow full of Dr. Pepper if I want to! This is 'Merica, dammit!!!
No but seriously, I think making larger cokes illegal is stupid. First, you can just buy 2 16 ounce cokes, problem solved. Second, this just feeds into the whole "McDonald's made me fat" thing. No, Big Gulps don't make you fat. YOU make you fat.0 -
They could buy two, then end up drinking more than they would have to begin with
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Should people drink that much soda? Nope.
Should the state regulate it? Nope.
Pretty much this. If I want to drink a 20oz soda it shouldn't be illegal. I sometimes drink diet/0cal sodas and don't know how people can drink 32 oz or larger but who am I to tell them not to. Nobody just like the government.0 -
To preface, I'm a liberal, democrat, etc.
It's nanny state. People should choose to be healthy/unhealthy. They should choose to live or die.
If I'm pro-choice about bigger things than soda size, I believe in the choice to be stupid, fat, lazy, ugly, brilliant, fit, hard-working, and everything in between.
I am a conservative Republican, and I completely agree with you. Wow, never thought I would say that... lol:ohwell:0 -
Did you see this article?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2012-06-07/coke-q-and-a-coca-cola-mayor-bloomberg/55453016/1
According to the chick over at Coke, her son needs to come home to a refreshing pick me up with calories and energy after a long hard day at school.
I'm astonished.
All 16oz restrictions are going to do is cause people to carry around a cooler filled with extra bottles. No one is going to quit consuming crap until they really want to, size restriction has zero to do with it.0 -
I think people just need to learn to control themeselves a little more, and know when to stop.0
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I think it's a bunch of BS! I don't need anyone telling me what I can, and can't eat or drink.0
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I'm conflicted on this one. My initial thought is the state shouldn't be making those decisions for people. However, the state does pay billions for health care in Medicaid, and that money comes from us taxpayers. I have all I can do to pay for my own health care, let alone for people who make stupid diet decisions. Mostly, though, I think the state has bigger things to be concerned with.0
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I heard the Russians were trying to sneak in through Mexico.0
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