Soda Ban Arguments

There have been many health related bans put in place throughout history, but none have been as controversial as NYC Mayor, Michael Bloombergs soda ban. Mayor Bloomberg is trying to put into ordinance a regulation that will limit the size of drink cups in restaurants, sporting arenas, movie theaters, and food carts. This ban is controversial because New Yorkers feel like the mayor is trying to control them and take away their choices. They feel that he shouldn’t get a say in how much of a sugary drink they consume, even though they can still buy the same amount as before if they buy two cups instead of one. However, this regulation is going to affect public health in a positive way, because it’s going to make people stop and think before they

and "Soda's a Problem..." sheds light on this idea. In "Ban the Ban!" by Sarah Hepola, the author explores the controversy surrounding a ban on smoking in public places. The story highlights the importance of individuals taking personal responsibility for their own choices.

It is important for people to be able to make their own choices in their life. In New York City, the people want to ban the ban that the mayor made about soda because they feel like the ban shouldn’t impact their health and what they put into their bodies. And, they say that money can’t buy the mayor everything and that they should have freedom about what they do to themselves. In this essay there will be evidence from the text “Ban the Ban!” by Sidney Anne Stone, and “Sodas a Problem but.”

In the arguments article created by Samantha Gross, one quote states, ¨Members… have accused him of attempting to institute a ´nanny state´ with far-reaching government controls that infringe on individual choice.¨ In other words, he soda ban is an abuse of governmental power, attempting to create a perfect state, by controlling the people's decisions. They are taking away a right that the people always had the access to, which is free will. As an individual, you have the power to have control over any decisions you make, even if it does affect your health. Mayor Bloomberg is essentially taking away that right, going against what the United States is built on, freedom.

To begin with, these sugar regulations would need to set a limited on the amount of sugar allowed in these products. Otherwise, people will continue to consume more and more sugar. Right now, it is a fact that “Each 12-ounce serving of soda a person consumes each day raised type 2 diabetes risk by 10 to 15 percent, and many Americans are consuming

Harper Lee uses the novel To Kill a Mockingbird to describe how life was in the 1930s. Harper Lee uses her novel to explain about real life problems in the 1930s to explain the Scottsboro case by using the 6th amendment and the 8th amendment, the education of African Americans, and the stock market crash to relate to her novel. The life of African American who are being judge by all whites. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird some examples of racism are the Tom Robinson case and how the jury treated him unfairly because he was black and they were white and this relates to real life because of the Scottsboro case which happen to have two white women accuse nine African Americans to have raped them and they were judge

To start off the soda ban of New York is a terrible idea and will cost more money to instate than leaving the intake of soda the way it is. This is proven in an info-graphic given by graph paper diaries in which a child is speaking to governmental leaders about teaching them basic math, before they try and educate the population on health priorities. Now someone might disagree with this argument

The soda industry has been influential since its breakthrough such as companies like Coca-Cola “giving money to and maintaining a cozy relationship with the Global Energy Balance Network, a nonprofit that promoted exercise over diet to combat obesity, the financial relationship between soda companies and public health groups have been scrutinized” (Blackmore). The city of San Francisco is bringing back the soda tax proposition which will add 2 cents on soda per ounce. Last time around it wasn’t as successful only getting half of the votes when they needed, at least, seventy-five percent. This time around they will only need the half of votes they got the last time. San Franciscan's should pass the soda tax because it would discourage people

Soda companies “dramatically announced that they would aim to cut the number of sugary drinks calories by twenty percent over the next ten years by reducing the portion size and trying to sell more zero-calorie and low calorie options.” By reducing the portion size, Americans could be drinking more cans, and possibly drinking more ounces than they were originally. As for the zero-calorie and low calorie options, the drinks are considered by doctors to be worst than the original because they contain artificial sweeteners that are not ‘natural sugars’, but chemically made sugars that puts an individual at greater risk of being morbidly obese by slowing their metabolisms, and is also known to elevate their blood pressure. Mexico’s soda consumption and obesity rate was once worst than the United States a few years ago, Mexico then established “a significant tax on soda and junk food.. Soda consumption in Mexico fell by a couple of percent points almost immediately.. there was almost as large increase in the sale of bottled water (not taxed).” Mexico had went ahead with its initiative to stop their nation’s problem, as for the United States, soda has become a major part of our diets. I believe that is restricting us from progressing from this aggravated problem.

"Nutrition Experts: Despite Ruling, Soda Ban Is Still a Great Idea - NBC News."NBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 May 2014.

Imagine that you saw the inside of your body just after you drank a can of soda. It is not pleasant. Soda is a sugary drink that a lot of people and kids love to drink when they have people over for an occasion. It is also offered at restaurants and other stores for people to get and buy. Soda and other sugary drinks should not be permitted in schools. Although soda is not healthy for you, it tastes delightful and pleasurable. Soda shouldn’t be allowed in schools because they are bad for your body and can damage the insides of your body, and soda can make you become obese and large.

Many store owners might argue that if they ban super-sized soda drinks they will be receiving less money because the bigger the drink the more it costs; however, the health of the U.S citizens is much more important because the more they consume those sugary foods and

As an attempt to reduce the rising obesity and obesity-related disease rates, Mayor Bloomberg of New York City has proposed a ban on soft drinks larger than 16 oz. According to an infographic created by the Huffington Post, extra large soft drinks have accounted for an average of 301 extra calories in people’s diets across the US. Although measures need to be put into place to improve the unhealthy diets and lifestyles of many Americans, a ban on large soft drinks is not the solution. The ban on soda would be an ineffective attempt at reducing obesity and obesity-related diseases, as well as an infringement of civil liberties and an attack on businesses in New York City.

Soda banning is one of the uttermost debatable and controversial topics in the country. One of the questions that people are asking is should soda be banned? The soda ban is the best way to go to eradicate obesity in the country. It will lower the risks for diabetes, cancer, and death. If we banned it, we will save people from the ramifications of their health. More importantly, the economy could increase and create numerous jobs for out of work people. However, if the ban does happen diet soda won’t be a part of the ban even though it consists of a dangerous chemical, aspartame. Furthermore, if we banned it, we might be taking away a citizen's right to drink whatever they crave whenever they please. That being the case, the biggest

When a person is deciding what to eat and drink, they must always look at how it will affect them, regardless of how good it tastes. Every food is filled with things that are good and bad. Soft drinks are the most consumed beverage in the world today. Unfortunately, soft drinks are extremely toxic. Whether soft drinks satisfy thirst and taste good, this should not be a good enough reason to drink it. We should all do our bodies a favor and stop drinking soda.