But considering the absurdity of the proposal and its newsworthiness (only appearing in the national media yesterday), I think I'll make a comment on it. Plus, this is an issue that's close to me. I've always said that one of the greatest things that separates America from the rest of the world is free refills on soft drinks in restaurants.
If you haven't yet heard, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a city-wide ban on "sugary drinks" over 16 ounces in restaurants, theaters and other establishments in an apparent effort to stop people from being fat. Thankfully, they were thoughtful enough to specify that diet sodas would not be affected due to their zero calorie nature, but any drink with more than 25 calories per 8 ounce serving will be BANNED FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
So without further ado, the list:
1. Having one big soda a day probably won't make you fat. Consider the 25 calories per 8 ounce stipulation of the mayor's proposal. If any drink over 16 ounces with more than 25 calories per 8 ounces is banned, that means people won't be able to purchase 17 ounce drinks that have 26 calories per serving. Such a drink would only contain 55.25 calories. This hypothetical drink would have less calories than a hard-boiled egg or a banana, yet it needs to be BANNED FOR YOUR PROTECTION?
2. The drink ban is bad for consumers' wallets.
Most people have probably at some time bought a large drink because it's only a few cents more than a medium, and you're usually getting way more liquid for your money. Of course a ban on larger drinks means that someone set on getting a certain amount of soda can just purchase two smalls, two mediums, and so forth, which is obviously more expensive. Not to mention the fact that you end up paying more taxes because of the increased cost and waiiiiiiiit a second... more taxes... means more money... for the city... is this why... nah, nevermind.
Most people have probably at some time bought a large drink because it's only a few cents more than a medium, and you're usually getting way more liquid for your money. Of course a ban on larger drinks means that someone set on getting a certain amount of soda can just purchase two smalls, two mediums, and so forth, which is obviously more expensive. Not to mention the fact that you end up paying more taxes because of the increased cost and waiiiiiiiit a second... more taxes... means more money... for the city... is this why... nah, nevermind.
3. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SHARING? Are you married/in a relationship? Have a family? Have close friends who you don't mind swapping germs with? Then you've probably at some point split a drink with someone. And more often than not, it makes economic and functional sense to get one large drink and split it between you and your sharing companion(s). My hypothetical drink in example (1) would then be reduced to only 27.625 calories per person if shared between two, 13.8125 calories if shared between four, and .5525 calories if shared between 100. In other words, this ban could have adverse effects on cult members who share the Kool-Aid. Oh yeah, and regular people, too.
4. It's bad for the environment.
If people continue to purchase the same amount of fluid ounces that they have before, but are now limited to purchasing multiple smaller cups instead of one larger cup, more paper, plastic, straws, etc. will go to waste. As a result, millions more paper and plastic cups will be dumped in New Jersey, creating unlimited new nesting spots for the invasive Snookie population.
If people continue to purchase the same amount of fluid ounces that they have before, but are now limited to purchasing multiple smaller cups instead of one larger cup, more paper, plastic, straws, etc. will go to waste. As a result, millions more paper and plastic cups will be dumped in New Jersey, creating unlimited new nesting spots for the invasive Snookie population.
5. Large sugary drinks have redeeming qualities.
Supporters (like this guy) claim that such large sugary drinks have no nutritional value. "Ewww, they're nothing but sugar water with carbonation," some people say. But they're missing one important word in their description that smacks their argument down. WATER. Large sugary drinks, like anything we commonly call a "drink," is MOSTLY MADE OF WATER. Water itself is nutritional, in the way that, you know, like you can die and stuff or have lots of problems if you DON'T DRINK ENOUGH. I'm willing to bet there are a lot of people out there who get a lot of their daily water intake from large sugary drinks. Even if drinks only have just enough sugar to put them over the 25 calories per 8 ounce limit, they're banned, despite their nutritional value in hydration. It appears that this would apply to sports drinks, too, so say goodbye to large Gatorades and Powerades to hydrate on a hot day, New Yorkers, as many of the flavors and types go above the calorie limit.
Supporters (like this guy) claim that such large sugary drinks have no nutritional value. "Ewww, they're nothing but sugar water with carbonation," some people say. But they're missing one important word in their description that smacks their argument down. WATER. Large sugary drinks, like anything we commonly call a "drink," is MOSTLY MADE OF WATER. Water itself is nutritional, in the way that, you know, like you can die and stuff or have lots of problems if you DON'T DRINK ENOUGH. I'm willing to bet there are a lot of people out there who get a lot of their daily water intake from large sugary drinks. Even if drinks only have just enough sugar to put them over the 25 calories per 8 ounce limit, they're banned, despite their nutritional value in hydration. It appears that this would apply to sports drinks, too, so say goodbye to large Gatorades and Powerades to hydrate on a hot day, New Yorkers, as many of the flavors and types go above the calorie limit.
6. It's bad for America.
Aside from the fact that a city government is trying to baby people by telling them they're too stupid to figure out how to properly select their drinks, it puts a strain on businesses too during a recession. New York City is THE CITY of America. It's a place many foreigners imagine when they think of the USA. It's where King Kong, Spider-Man, and the Ghostbusters live. Are we going to tell King Kong he can't have a Venti Frappuchino after he's had a long day carrying ladies up buildings? I don't think so.
Aside from the fact that a city government is trying to baby people by telling them they're too stupid to figure out how to properly select their drinks, it puts a strain on businesses too during a recession. New York City is THE CITY of America. It's a place many foreigners imagine when they think of the USA. It's where King Kong, Spider-Man, and the Ghostbusters live. Are we going to tell King Kong he can't have a Venti Frappuchino after he's had a long day carrying ladies up buildings? I don't think so.
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The government really needs to institute boot camp for everyone. Not to be confused with concentration camps. The goal of these camps would be to get everyone in shape. Hot oatmeal for breakfast every morning no sugar or butter. One small cup of black coffee no creamer sugar. You get the idea a stark reality of healthy people everywhere. But freedom and the nanny state dictates the system we currently have.