tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post618988227506100171..comments2023-09-21T04:02:29.457-04:00Comments on Skeptical Scalpel: Proposed ban on large sized sweet drinks in New York is hypocritical & likely to failSkeptical Scalpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-80517084289871691232012-06-15T07:17:20.660-04:002012-06-15T07:17:20.660-04:00Huhet, I agree completely. And the proposal does n...Huhet, I agree completely. And the proposal does not ban refills, although that concept is not really widespread in NY restaurants.<br /><br />Solitary, I appreciate the comment. Thanks.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-22080386151896401492012-06-14T22:51:18.943-04:002012-06-14T22:51:18.943-04:00I agree wholeheartedly with your proposal to remov...I agree wholeheartedly with your proposal to remove junk food from hospitals. It bugs me to no end that the vending machines outside of the coronary care unit (where I'm working at the moment) are filled with chips, chocolate bars, and pop.Solitary Diner (Also Known as The Frugalish Physician)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01239189582752445700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-43292807951420412492012-06-14T22:04:45.538-04:002012-06-14T22:04:45.538-04:00I'd be concerned about the people who were ori...I'd be concerned about the people who were originally drinking say 24oz that will now be drinking 32 ounces when they buy two 16oz drinks. It might actually cause increased consumption in those people.<br /><br />Same with people getting refills at restaurants.Huhetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-1705972175364219782012-06-14T14:02:57.433-04:002012-06-14T14:02:57.433-04:00Sea Spray, thanks for some interesting comments. S...Sea Spray, thanks for some interesting comments. Someone at a JAMA blog has just written that prohibition didn't work for alcohol and it won't work for soda either. I wish I had thought of that first.<br /><br />I'm glad you agree that at least we don't have to sell soda in hospitals.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-5047384849674033282012-06-14T12:57:46.357-04:002012-06-14T12:57:46.357-04:00Also ...not only will a truly addicted person stil...Also ...not only will a truly addicted person still seek it out ...they may also drink more. There's a reason Al-anon and I assume other 12 step programs tell people you do not have the right to control another human being ...even when they are destructive with their choices. One of the reasons is it can drive the addict to continue or even want more.<br /><br />I agree with you about machines in hospitals. i will says our hospital provides a mixture of some healthier choices along with the junk. And if you ban altogether then not fair to the people who just want a treat now and then.<br /><br />I think it would be better if he banned all pink slime from schools ..stuff like that. maybe it's not an issue in NY - don't know. And I am all for having better quality food in school lunches, etc.<br /><br />Personally ...I have never one time gotten those super size meals. maybe because I don't care for soda much ..but would never order any drink that large.<br /><br />I still think it should be a choice and do take issue with government interference in the free market. the same people that would buy that probably do other things unhealthy. or maybe that is their one vice? I don't care for soda ...but I like pie. Should someone ban pies?<br /><br />Maybe I am missing the point.<br /><br />I just don't recall so much government interference/regulation as I have witnessed during these last few years. Or maybe I am wrong about that too. ?<br /><br />And I know that at the other end of this is the cost of healthcare and the burden unhealthy people put on the system. I am glad about smoking bans because I don't want to be subjected to smoke ...but, I don't want to control a soda drinker.<br /><br />And yet ...legalizing pot is advocated in some circles? And even saw that may be an October surprise coming from this president ..although I don't know if it's true.<br /><br />Sorry so long Skeptical ..just frustrated. Sometimes it seems what was always considered good is now viewed as bad and vice versa ...or the truly important issues are ignored with talking points and biased reporting.SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.com