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C-D and all other forums need to be careful. There should be a limit to the number of threads discussing this ban, because us private citizens clearly don't know any better. Government knows what's good for us, so they need to tell us the number of discussion threads we can start about any particular subject.
C-D and all other forums need to be careful. There should be a limit to the number of threads discussing this ban, because us private citizens clearly don't know any better. Government knows what's good for us, so they need to tell us the number of discussion threads we can start about any particular subject.
Watch it people, that's all I'm saying.
Wait a min - do you hear a helicopter outside your window
What language is this? If you are going to comment on government intervention, at least use proper grammar so we don't get more government intervention.
It is a slippery slope indeed and we know how government shouldn't be in our business telling us what to do...who do they think they are saying 8 year olds can't buy and consume vodka? My kids are FREE to drink as much as they want since 4 years old! That's freedom from the government! The government has no right prevent my kids from being 12 and driving a truck....THATS MY CHOICE AND NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS. And they can't tell me I need a license, insurance, or any of that nonsense. FREEDOM.
Who's with me? Let's get government off our backs...and get back to being FREE. Right?
And now for those who live in reality...the reason why the government regulates the above "freedoms" is because we live in a society, and we know that as a society, we do not want 8 year olds hooked on vodka as it becomes a SOCIETAL problem. If we allowed corporations to dictate, they would be selling vodka infused similac. We know that we do not want 12 year olds driving trucks, and neither do we want people drinking and driving, or without licenses or insurance...because it becomes a SOCIETAL problem. If we let corporations dictate, there would be escalades for 5 year olds. See the difference between "freedom" and "You can't tell me what to do" and a societal problem? What you do affects others....and until you are truly free and your choices don't affect others, then we can talk about all those "freedoms."
Bloomberg is doing the right thing, as the giant sodas are not only unncessary, they are part of a bigger SOCIETAL problem which TAXPAYERS are stuck paying for (that's you and me!). So you can allow corporations to run the show, dictate portions based on their profits, OR you can have government dictate portions based on the $$$$ (financial and health) to our society. Unfortunately as a SOCIETY we cannot choose for ourselves in any reasonable way (although you personally may), so government must step in.
What's the problem here? Buy 15 12 ounce sodas and shut up...and those who are unable to make the better choices have an easier way to choose better. THE END.
Given the absurdity of this ban, it doesn't take a slippery slope argument as this one has set the bar extremely low.
A slippery slope argument would be that they will eventually ban drinking fluids of any kind.
A realistic argument is that if they are going to regulate the portion sizes of an item they find to be unhealthy that they may next apply it to sweets, potato chips, alchohol and so forth. That is not a slippery slope argument but rather one of parallels.
In short, you're position is that you are ok with the city having the right to restrict your food consumption, portion sizes, food content etc. as they deem fit with regards to your health.
Oh well, that's your tax dollars at work. Remember that next time you get a bill.
The city has yet to restrict any food consumption. But yes I am ok with the city regulating the food content..unless of course you want bleach, rat poison, or any other garbage in your food so the companies can save a buck? If it says chicken..I kinda want it to be chicken and not pidgeon = government regulations.
I kinda want to know that when I get a on a plane that the pilot is certified, the plane is safe, and I have a very good chance of arriving alive and safe = government regulations.
So yeah...I am ok with government regulating lots of things including our food....if you don't agree...please move to India, Afghanistan, etc...and enjoy all the freedom from government rules and regulations. I hear its great!
That's a fascinating response to people complaining about the government passing laws that affects their choices with regards to their bodies.
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