Response to the Soda Ban

This is the first time I have heard of the Soda Ban in New York City. At first, I did not think it would be possible to ban the city of New York from drinking soda or for restaurants and movie theaters to stop selling soda. The video explains that the people are getting more and more obese every day. To fix the problem of obesity, the people of New York attempt to ban people from drinking the sugary soft drinks no more than 16 oz. a cup. 

 The purpose of the video is to inform people that soft drinks are bad. They are loaded with so much sugar and acids of which we do not need to put in our bodies. The male speaker informs us very well.  His tone throughout is very clever and to the point. He believes in the information he is conveying to the audience. The speaker uses several examples to show to us the cup sizes that fast food restaurants and gas station serves. He also gives additional information about how much sugar is in a 32 oz. of coca cola, which is about 104 grams of sugar equaling 4 bottles of coca cola. To think that I have drank a 32 oz. of coca cola before makes me a little uneasy!

I believe Bloomberg (mayor) is right to ban soda. It is a major problem in today’s society and it must be kept under control or we will be living in the world full of fat, unhealthy people. I like that he is not trying to force anyone into the ban against soda, but that he is trying to inform and prevent his people from getting obese. It is in his nature to protect his people.

This video actually adds to my personal views on soda. I have recently stopped drinking soda because I noticed that I was dependent on it and used it as a substitute for water. I noticed that it was making me somewhat sluggish and I didn't like what it was doing to my body and my moods. So I completely support what Bloomberg was trying to accomplish. I think that more people should try to live a healthier life style by stop drinking these sugary drinks. In the short run, the coca cola might taste really refreshing, but in the long run it’s harmful to your body.