32 ounce sodas are fraud. Aside from the fact that they are unhealthy – and cost the rest of us money because they target folks who are less likely to have health insurance and DO lead to expensive, chronic diseases like diabetes (which the rest of us then end up paying for) – aside from that – they are fraud because they make the customer think they’re getting value. As Bilan said, just buy the smaller drink – and if you think you need more after that, get the refill. Problem is, retailers know people won’t get the refill because a smaller size is enough. I have pondered how people get upset over a size-ban (not a ban on the drink itself) which IS for the public good beyond the individual (including the public pocket book), but then they are all too happy to ban other rights such as same-sex marriage which has no ill-effects on society.
On the rare occasions that I patronize a fast food place, I always go inside, rather than waste gas idling in a drive through. Then, like others mentioned, I buy the smallest soda offered and get free refills.
It’s my bleeping business because I end up footing the health care costs for these idiots. If we can figure out how to avoid funding self-inflicted health care costs while still giving a hand to those with non-induced health issues, then I wouldn’t care what people do to themselves.
@cdward your “knowledge” of …………everything(?) is really quite under whelming. These are comics, remember, hahahaha,take a chill pill, and save your rants for the proper forum
From Reuters this morning:But exasperated diabetes specialists say people need even greater protections from a food industry that keeps enticing them with ever-bigger portions, as more than two-thirds of the country’s adults are now overweight or obese. Excess weight contributes to health problems from diabetes to hypertension.“We’re spending billions of dollars for drugs to cure the problem after the problem happens, instead of preventing the problem,” said Dr. Bryce Palchick, a general practitioner in Pittsburgh.“This goes beyond individual freedom; if you have diabetes and end up in the hospital, somebody else is paying for your bills if you’re not paying for it yourself,” Palchick said in an interview at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting in Philadelphia last week. “Not only are you endangering your own life, you’re making everybody else pay for it.”http://news.yahoo.com/diabetes-doctors-nyc-big-soda-ban-just-start-040234025—sector.html
Isn’t it great to listen to the arugula-eaters bitch because they forced everyone to buy insurance and now the rates are going up? Hey, you clowns — you made us all get into the pool. Don’t complain because it’s crowded. I think the only reason you backed Obamacare is so you could harass everyone about their diets.
@pdchapin. If everyone suddenly stopped drinking colas entirely, how much would that put back in your pocket? 15 cents maybe? A dollar? A year? That is not worth a nanny state. I’ll keep what little freedom of choice I have left thank you very much.
You missed the point. herdleader1953 wasn’t talking about the price of cola. He was asking how much pdchapin’s insurance premium would decrease if everyone stopped drinking cola.
Mike Bloomberg would indeed like to tell everyone how to live their lives, including how much soda to drink.
Of course, when it comes to things like landing his helicopter when he isn’t supposed to be doing so, he thinks he is “above the law”. What a cold hearted hypocrite!
john.barber about 12 years ago
The Great Experiment Redux.
bloodstar about 12 years ago
hey anyone know where I can get a doughnut?
Bilan about 12 years ago
Buying a 32-ounce soda is stupid!Just get the smaller cheaper size and get several free refills.
Thomas Skogestad about 12 years ago
The password is “Ken sent me”.
Coyoty Premium Member about 12 years ago
Would you like supersized fries with that? Made with antibiotic-infused animal fat!
Varnes about 12 years ago
Enough twinkies! Where are the Little Debbies? I wanna dance!
cdward about 12 years ago
32 ounce sodas are fraud. Aside from the fact that they are unhealthy – and cost the rest of us money because they target folks who are less likely to have health insurance and DO lead to expensive, chronic diseases like diabetes (which the rest of us then end up paying for) – aside from that – they are fraud because they make the customer think they’re getting value. As Bilan said, just buy the smaller drink – and if you think you need more after that, get the refill. Problem is, retailers know people won’t get the refill because a smaller size is enough. I have pondered how people get upset over a size-ban (not a ban on the drink itself) which IS for the public good beyond the individual (including the public pocket book), but then they are all too happy to ban other rights such as same-sex marriage which has no ill-effects on society.
zerotsm about 12 years ago
On the rare occasions that I patronize a fast food place, I always go inside, rather than waste gas idling in a drive through. Then, like others mentioned, I buy the smallest soda offered and get free refills.
pdchapin about 12 years ago
It’s my bleeping business because I end up footing the health care costs for these idiots. If we can figure out how to avoid funding self-inflicted health care costs while still giving a hand to those with non-induced health issues, then I wouldn’t care what people do to themselves.
4lou2toon about 12 years ago
@cdward your “knowledge” of …………everything(?) is really quite under whelming. These are comics, remember, hahahaha,take a chill pill, and save your rants for the proper forum
corzak about 12 years ago
From Reuters this morning:But exasperated diabetes specialists say people need even greater protections from a food industry that keeps enticing them with ever-bigger portions, as more than two-thirds of the country’s adults are now overweight or obese. Excess weight contributes to health problems from diabetes to hypertension.“We’re spending billions of dollars for drugs to cure the problem after the problem happens, instead of preventing the problem,” said Dr. Bryce Palchick, a general practitioner in Pittsburgh.“This goes beyond individual freedom; if you have diabetes and end up in the hospital, somebody else is paying for your bills if you’re not paying for it yourself,” Palchick said in an interview at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting in Philadelphia last week. “Not only are you endangering your own life, you’re making everybody else pay for it.”http://news.yahoo.com/diabetes-doctors-nyc-big-soda-ban-just-start-040234025—sector.html
wagnertinatlanta about 12 years ago
Isn’t it great to listen to the arugula-eaters bitch because they forced everyone to buy insurance and now the rates are going up? Hey, you clowns — you made us all get into the pool. Don’t complain because it’s crowded. I think the only reason you backed Obamacare is so you could harass everyone about their diets.
herdleader53 about 12 years ago
@pdchapin. If everyone suddenly stopped drinking colas entirely, how much would that put back in your pocket? 15 cents maybe? A dollar? A year? That is not worth a nanny state. I’ll keep what little freedom of choice I have left thank you very much.
Cartoonacy about 12 years ago
You missed the point. herdleader1953 wasn’t talking about the price of cola. He was asking how much pdchapin’s insurance premium would decrease if everyone stopped drinking cola.
Mopman about 12 years ago
P3 – “any way”, not “anyway”. You’re welcome from the grammar police.
Fan o’ Lio. about 12 years ago
I always drink “diet” sodas. I suppose now Aspartame causes cancer. You can’t win.
GoodQuestion Premium Member about 12 years ago
It’s all a plot by the Carbon Nation . . . . ⚉
pcolli about 12 years ago
Legalise speakeasies, but don’t tell anybody.
porkerroy about 12 years ago
Mike Bloomberg would indeed like to tell everyone how to live their lives, including how much soda to drink.
Of course, when it comes to things like landing his helicopter when he isn’t supposed to be doing so, he thinks he is “above the law”. What a cold hearted hypocrite!