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Post by Clipper on Mar 11, 2013 18:23:11 GMT -5
Looks like the Mayor overstepped his authority with his law restricting the size of sugary beverage containers. I thought it wrong that he based much of his justification on information provided by a health board that he himself appoints. I am not surprised that when it was brought before a judge, the judge ruled against it's implementation. online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323826704578354543929974394.html |
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Post by dave on Mar 11, 2013 22:25:29 GMT -5
Not surprised here, either. This could be a significant decision, because it was based on Bloomberg's trying to make an end run around the people's duly elected representatives when by fiat he had his Health Board, as you pointed out, direct the banning of soda in cups exceeding 16 ounces. Let's hope Albany ... the land of the Great Back Door ... is listening. Bloomberg's action also appeared a tad unconstitutional! I hope other courts get to that aspect of it. The mayor's lawyers said they would appeal.
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Post by clarencebunsen on Mar 12, 2013 5:17:52 GMT -5
Would it be too subtle if everyone were to send His Honor the Mayor a song link?
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Post by dave on Mar 12, 2013 8:23:56 GMT -5
At the risk of being too subtle, here's a catchy tune ....
(I will remove this before the kids get up.)
(You must be 18 to click this link. 16 would probably do, however.)
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Post by clarencebunsen on Mar 12, 2013 13:06:50 GMT -5
Helen Reddy is easier on the eyes.
On an unrelated note, my computer rebooted during the middle of that.
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Post by dave on Mar 12, 2013 19:54:59 GMT -5
I wasn't sure when "the song" began or ended, if it ever did either.  |
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