Thursday, September 13, 2012
They Took A Vote, And The Soda Ban Is Going To Happen
Posted by Virginia K. Smith on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM
One of the most dramatic fat-fighting measures ever taken by the government, the ban will go into effect in six months, unless a judge decides to block it.
Bloomberg immediately victory-Tweeted, "NYC’s new sugary drink policy is the single biggest step any gov’t has taken to curb #obesity. It will help save lives.”
The soda-sponsored group New Yorkers for Beverage Choices isn't taking the news lying down, though, and a spokesman said, "This is not the end. We are exploring legal options, and all other avenues available to us."
The ban will not effect giant alcoholic beverages, mercifully, and will only be applied to restaurants, food carts, and movie theaters — ironically, convenience stores, and thus the Big Gulp, are exempt. So, if you're still committed to maintaining your own #obesity, there's hope.
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Virginia K. Smith
Virginia K. Smith is the Assistant Editor at The L Magazine and a Bushwick resident. Her profile picture was taken at Summerscreen, because she is a real team player.
