New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been justifiably ridiculed for his banning of large sugary drinks — refusing to allow adults to make such choices for themselves. Despite the overwhelming criticism of the soda ban, his health board appears emboldened rather than chagrined by the controversy. It is now moving to ban certain sizes of popcorn and milk.
At the meeting discussion of the soda ban, some of the members of board said they should be considering other limits on high-calorie foods. Bruce Vladeck wants to see limits on the sizes for movie theater popcorn — noting that “The popcorn isn’t a whole lot better than the soda,”
Board member Dr. Joel Forman has a pet peeve with milk – calling for limits on “milkshakes and milk-coffee beverages that have monstrous amounts of calories.”
The members seem to be struggling to confirm the worst expectations of a food police — once the government gains of taste of food limits, they develop an insatiable desire for more. It becomes a slippery slope . . . if soda, why not popcorn . . . if popcorn, why not milk. The board seems to want to fulfill every stereotype of a nanny state.
By the way, many of us with multiple kids buy large popcorn and split it to save money. Will the Board require certification of a multiple person purchase or just force families to pay the higher price of multiple small popcorn sizes?
We have seen the same phenomenon in California and other states. Once the taste of the nectar of nanny laws takes hold, officials demand more and more control over the diets and choices of citizens. New Yorkers are not known for withholding their opinions in traffic or any other forum. I would hope that they would be heard loud and clear about this board and the need for some new members.
Source: Fox
me too ditto lottakatz
I knew guys from Jersey when I was in the Navy. A guy from New York was giving us garbage, so we decided he needed a pink belly. A Sicilian from Jersey decided to do the honors. The New York guy says, but I’m from upstate New York. Jersey guy says, doesn’t matter.
Jack: Deportation is to Sanford, Florida. New Jersey is a very nice place with beautiful, sacred-virginal trees.
The popcorn from Monsantos Round is probably genetically manipulated!
Coming soon from the Nanny Mayor. Only TWO sheets per wipe, Fingernail length will be regulated, Flatus on the Subway will result in a fine, Sneezing in a public place is Boi Terrorism, City workers must take monthly cholesterol test, imatation of a whiney mayor risks deportation to Jersey.
Municipal ordinances only apply on municipal property. Period. WAKE UP!!!
Lottakatz, the entire time of the Monica Lewinsky circus, I kept saying to people: “The only reason this continues to suck up the news energy in this country is that BOTH THE REPUBLICANS AND THE DEMOCRATS ARE DISTRACTING US FROM SOMETHING THEY ARE DOING TOGETHER!”
Did I say that too much perhaps?
Woosty’s still a Cat 1, June 13, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Ann G Morrone
1, June 13, 2012 at 5:01 pm
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Ann G yourblinkis broken. Where is it intended to go?
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This link shows up fairly regularly, posted by various names. It’s an ad.
Since all that popcorn is probably Monsantos Round Up Ready GMO, this is the real problem.
There have never been tests for safety in humans or animals on GMOs, the FDA just ‘fast tracked’ them, and independent studies all show organ damage and infertility in animals fed GMOs.
We are the Guinea Pigs of the world when 40 + other nations require labeling of GMOs: