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Health & Fitness

Should we ban/tax Big Soda Size?

NY City Bloomberg is pushing ban or tax on Big Size Soda.Should our Chicago area support such an action?

New York city Mayor Bloomberg is proposing to ban or tax Big Soda size to help Obesity that is raising health care costs.

        Should Chicago areas follow?

Let me give you the Pros and Cons? You can add more.

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Pros:

  • Obese tend to have digestive disorders 2 times more than normal weight persons. Over-consumption of Sugary sodas contribute to Obesity.
  • Obese tend to have Heart related problems more than normal.
  • Obese tend to have diabeties more than normal .
  • Obesity shortens life.

Cons:

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  • Freedom of Americans to lead life style of their choosing.
  • Interferes in Businesses making money
  • Government interference
  • Government Regulations
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