bloomberg is an idiot - ban 44oz sodas

[VTA]

no, i wouldn't. i received an "infraction" on cz so name calling is apparently a no-go on forums. it wasn't meant to be personal. it was out of frustration because it seemed like nobody was taking the time to read what i said prior to my latest comments.

i also think you'll find i'm not as "left leaning" as you might think.

Welcome to the board a_m.

[a_minimalist]

I actually think that's a really good idea that I have never heard before. I think it's safe to assume those who are that dependent tend to be less educated and able to make good decisions. I'm all for it. Sorry, if you were hoping for something else lol

[a_minimalist]

thanks for welcoming me. hopefully i'll add something worthwhile, but that's highly unlikely :D

[a_minimalist]

my "killer cloud" comment was in response to doomsday saying this, "Fact is if I choose to drink a large drink that is my business not yours not anyone.

I make my own choices this is part of being free people to make your own choices and to live with the consequences good or bad of the choices you made."

I then went on to say it is the equivalent of, "A factory a mile away from town produces a nice smell that can be smelled around the town. Unfortunately, the entire town has been told the smell they are smelling contains a deadly chemical that will most likely kill them within 20 years. Here is the towns response, "WE DON'T CARE!!! IT SMELLS GOOD!!! YOU CAN'T TAKE OUR FREEDOM AWAY!!!! IF IT KILLS US SO WHAT!!!!! I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T SMELL!!!!!!!!"

It's not a perfect analogy but I don't think it's as far off as it was made out to be. There is just something fundamentally wrong with that argument. I respect that side of the issue but I think the argument is poor from some people, that being an example.

[iceberg]

no, i wouldn't. i received an "infraction" on cz so name calling is apparently a no-go on forums. it wasn't meant to be personal. it was out of frustration because it seemed like nobody was taking the time to read what i said prior to my latest comments.

i also think you'll find i'm not as "left leaning" as you might think.

wow - really? i never saw anything infraction worthy.

besdies, around here it's self-control. i don't ban people for arguing or calling each other names. i'd prefer everyone got along, but rarely happens. :)

welcome.

[a_minimalist]

wow - really? i never saw anything infraction worthy.

besdies, around here it's self-control. i don't ban people for arguing or calling each other names. i'd prefer everyone got along, but rarely happens. :)

welcome.

thanks.

i shouldn't have taken it there though. it was out of frustration, that's my horrible excuse. :D

[iceberg]

thanks.

i shouldn't have taken it there though. it was out of frustration, that's my horrible excuse. :D

well it's not as if i did any baiting or anything. >g<

[a_minimalist]

well it's not as if i did any baiting or anything. >g<

well that's in the past now. i think the ban on large soda is ridiculous though. you can buy more, just like you can buy more fries when mcdonalds did away with the super size option.

but, i don't think the government should have the power to ban soda entirely. if it did I would be okay with it since I know it's bad for you though. plus, i don't drink it and i'm selfish so it doesn't really impact my life.

i do have a problem with the amount of salt that is in food today though. but maybe i should save that for it's own topic.

[JBond]

I actually think that's a really good idea that I have never heard before. I think it's safe to assume those who are that dependent tend to be less educated and able to make good decisions. I'm all for it. Sorry, if you were hoping for something else lol

: )

Good. We agree! I was not sure what to expect.

[a_minimalist]

: )

Good. We agree! I was not sure what to expect.

I'm a registered republican, I don't agree with all Republican principles this being one. I actually think that's an awesome idea though which I hope gains some traction.