We're Too Stupid, NYC Knows Best

As is the case with most over-regulation, the proposed Soft Drink Size Ban in NYC is far-reaching and not logically thought through. The list of unintended consequences grows as more and more businesses find out how badly they will be affected by the ban.

For consumers, the ban ultimately means the city of New York has the final say on how much soda you can purchase in a single container throughout the city at places such as hot dog carts, theaters, restaurants and stadiums. The law says no more than 16 oz is to be sold per container. So, if you want a 20 oz PET from the Nathan's Hot Dog guy, you have to cross the river to get it. The ban won't affect diet sodas, fruit juices, dairy or alcohol based drinks. Also, it wont affect c-store purchases, for now. But, that could change as the city gets more and more involved in raising us like the irresponsible children we are. Thank God for NYC.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg (photo foxnews.com)

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is quoted as saying he "thinks it's what the public wants the mayor to do." Really, Mr. Mayor? You actually think people are that stupid? Oh, what's that, they are? "Sodas are really unhealthy and I don't see any reason you need to drink 20 ounces of soda." O.k. everyone, that wasn't the mayor, that was John Q Public agreeing with Bloomberg in an interview on Fox NYC. But, for every person in NYC that agrees with these two morons, I can find a thousand more who don't.

This proposed ban is so ridiculous, I would laugh if it didn't have such a great chance at going into effect. Bloomberg's own appointees at the NYC Department of Health are the one's who will vote to move the measure to reality. 

New York is a typical city where pompous zealots in power think they know what's better for you than you do. And they're going to make the decision for you by passing a law. There was once a time when the city installed cross walks to help you get across the street. But then the bureaucrats decided to give the police the power to fine you for not using them. It never ends. Restaurants can't use salt or trans-fat and they have to list the calories on the menu. You can't smoke inside a public building, or outside in a city park. You can't carry a hand gun in the city for self-defense and you get charged an extra fee (tax) on bottles and cans just in case they don't get recycled. With the proposed size ban on soft drinks, say you want to go to the Knicks game and you want to buy the 32 oz souvenir cup for $9.95. They could sell it to you, but would only be allowed to fill it with 16 oz of soda or face a $200 fine. Wasn't there a moron quoted as saying he doesn't see any reason you need 20 oz of soda. Well, here's a reason, you freaking idiot!

Why infringe on my right to drink what I want? It's not soda's fault people are obese. That reminds me of a cliche; If guns kill people, then pencils misspell words, cars drive drunk, and spoons make people fat. Of course, in NYC, that may very well be the case. But, if you really want that 20 oz Mountain Dew, Vito Marsala knows a guy who knows a guy who has a cousin who knows a guy in NJ that sells them out of his trunk for $5. But, fuggedaboutit! You didn't hear from me.