Published: March 12, 2013
...But there are better ways (click here) for Mr. Bloomberg to use his time and resources to combat obesity. One is to push Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to impose a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks. Just as taxes helped cut the use of cigarettes, taxes could help cut the public’s indulgence in high-calorie, giant drinks....
The cost of these drinks are already more than others. Adding another twenty cents won't make them less attractive. Before New York State legislates something like that, they need to test market to know with market research it is worth the paper it is printed on.
New York City is not unhappy with the mayor. He needs to continue to speak out for the better health for New Yorkers.
February 15, 2013 by Marist Poll
Half of registered voters in New York City (click here) — 50% — approve of the job Mayor Bloomberg is doing in office. Included here are 13% who believe Mayor Mike is doing an excellent job and 37% who say he is doing a good one. 32% give Bloomberg fair grades while 16% rate his performance as poor. Two percent are unsure....
Seeking a tax is admitting defeat. This action by the Mayor and Council in New York City is not a minor issue. It is backed by solid research.
Going the way of a tax is like saying the USA is not capable of legislating for the health of Americans. Do we want arsenic in our water? Because that was a real life scenario as the first stroke of the pen of George W. Bush. So, this is larger than soda. Seriously. The people of this country have a right to be protected when their government discovers a reason to be concerned.
...But there are better ways (click here) for Mr. Bloomberg to use his time and resources to combat obesity. One is to push Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to impose a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks. Just as taxes helped cut the use of cigarettes, taxes could help cut the public’s indulgence in high-calorie, giant drinks....
The cost of these drinks are already more than others. Adding another twenty cents won't make them less attractive. Before New York State legislates something like that, they need to test market to know with market research it is worth the paper it is printed on.
New York City is not unhappy with the mayor. He needs to continue to speak out for the better health for New Yorkers.
February 15, 2013 by Marist Poll
Half of registered voters in New York City (click here) — 50% — approve of the job Mayor Bloomberg is doing in office. Included here are 13% who believe Mayor Mike is doing an excellent job and 37% who say he is doing a good one. 32% give Bloomberg fair grades while 16% rate his performance as poor. Two percent are unsure....
Seeking a tax is admitting defeat. This action by the Mayor and Council in New York City is not a minor issue. It is backed by solid research.
Going the way of a tax is like saying the USA is not capable of legislating for the health of Americans. Do we want arsenic in our water? Because that was a real life scenario as the first stroke of the pen of George W. Bush. So, this is larger than soda. Seriously. The people of this country have a right to be protected when their government discovers a reason to be concerned.
