Is soda a problem?

Soda’s a Problem but . . . The intentionsof New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may be laudable, but it’s wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictateto people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed. Not that I have tremendous regard for soda.

Why was Bloomberg’s sugary drink ban rejected by NYC court?

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s controversial plan to keep large sugary drinks out of restaurants and other eateries was rejected by a state appeals court on Tuesday, which said he had overstepped his authority in trying to impose the ban.

Will Bloomberg’s successor take up sugary soda issue?

During his three terms, Bloomberg has made public health a signature issue, prohibiting smoking in restaurants, bars and parks; banning trans fats; and requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts. He is set to leave office at year’s end, and it remains unclear whether his successor will take up the sugary soda issue.

Why did Bloomberg ban smoking in restaurants?

He also banned smoking in bars and restaurants, which ended up having a domino effect across the world in other major cities. “It’s the government’s job to have good science and to explain to people what science says,” Mr. Bloomberg said during the debate, adding that too many people are overweight in America.