Milk Or Water: California Bill Aims To Curb Kids’ Soda Drinking At Restaurants

[Moderate Right]

https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/08/16/kids-soda-restaurants/

My sig is proving too accurate, it's scary.

Just another example of how the left want to regulate everything to the point of socialism. Hey, if this catches on around the country we could add a new cabinet position. These things are all kind of stupid. So, instead of a small coke I guess it is ok to serve them a cup of whole milk. Yeah, that's healthy. Wonder if their is an age limit? What is the age of consent?

 

[cabse5]

Where I live children do have Physical Education classes, and a daily recess. Showers ended a long time ago, even before my time. There are afternoon clubs and intramurals and school sports teams. A long time ago this nation decided that educational matters were for the most part a local matter. If your schools do no offer such activities don't assume they do not exist else where.

I agree that California is ahead of the curve on a lot of these matters and pass laws that grate a bit. But I fail to see a reason to go full steam ahead defending soda for children's lunch.

There is equal outrage over the banning of plastic straws. Micro plastics are a huge environmental problem. They do not break down, and are eaten by small animals and move up the food chain. Drinking from a glass or can without a straw is quite possible, though probably difficult while driving, which is another matter entirely. I grew up with paper straws, they worked fine.

The straw thing is just another example of a government that is too big and rejects the liberties of individuals.

 

[JMR]

The straw thing is just another example of a government that is too big and rejects the liberties of individuals.

Problem with straws is that they are not recycled but thrown away, do not break down...ever. They contaminate the environment and harm the food supply. They are easily replaced with better material...for a few cents more per million. It is estimated we use over 500 million plastic straws per day. This is not about anyone's liberty.
You can still request a straw if you need one.
I'm reminded that McDonalds in the UK was going to replace straws with paper ones this summer. Haven't heard how that's gone.

 

[EnigmaO01]

The point of the bill is to cut down the amount of soda that children drink. Childhood obesity is a legitimate concern and the consumption of sugary drinks is a big part of the problem. Anyone who wants to feed their kids soda is free to do so.

I gave up soda as an adult recently and just by doing that am losing weight. All that sugar adds up.

 

[JMR]

I gave up soda as an adult recently and just by doing that am losing weight. All that sugar adds up.

140 calories per 12 oz. can. Years ago I had a coworker who gave up soda, so she could eat a small bag of chips and still save 70 calories. :lol:

 

[EnigmaO01]

140 calories per 12 oz. can. Years ago I had a coworker who gave up soda, so she could eat a small bag of chips and still save 70 calories. :lol:

And many fast food places and convenience stores push double that size.