Wrong on So Many Levels
John McGrew is correct on this one. When the government pays the bills (with Other People's Money), the the government can tell you what to do. The government pays for your health care; therefore the government can tell you what kind of food you can eat.
When I quit drinking "sugary drinks" about fifteen years ago, I dropped five pounds the first five days. While this is true, there are many, many other factors determining my weight and ocerall health than what I drink.
So, Audrey Quinn (and Michael Bloomberg) - please provide me with an official approved list of what I am allowed to eat and drink, what kind of car I'm allowed to drive, what clothes I'm allowed to wear, what movies I can watch, what sports I can folllow or participate in, and what I can spend my money on, and what excerises are mandated by your supreme authority. Thank you.
One last thing. Mayor Bloomberg stated that this move will save lives. How many? How do you track that? Please come back in two years and tell us exactly how many lives were saved by this assinine decision.
