Did you know there was a coalition (of sorts) of organizations taking a stand for food freedom? Food Freedom advocates oppose having government interference in what we can or cannot eat through regulations. Lawsuits have been filed over NYC's soda ban, Philadelphia's ban on feeding the homeless because the city health department would not be able to assess the nutrient value of the meals, and for the right to drink raw milk. Plus many more.
As an example of government playing big brother with our food choices, a couple weeks ago I was in the grocery store and had a chance to talk with the Coke guy who was stocking shelves. I asked him why the 6 pack of 20/24 ounce bottles were no longer being sold and instead they stock smaller 6 packs. He said the state didn't want people having that much sugar. I told him, well, I could make one bottle last a couple of days and I miss that because the smaller 6 packs cost the same as the larger. He then said, "Well not everyone has that much self restraint".
I mean, really? Too many regulations, too much government deciding things for us.
Food Freedom: Banding together to fight the banning.
"The state doesn't want people having that much sugar"???
Do you really think Coke or any other corporation would quit selling a product that people are buying like crazy and that they're making a huge profit on for that reason? The guys in the board room would have a big laugh at that one. If they thought the government was interfering they'd just divert a few million to some lobbyist to take care of the problem.
Posted by: KUKIMBIA | December 29, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Bruce, I believe that's true, I've heard that is why Coke changed out the size of the bottled 6 packs in Illinois and St. Louis area. On the other hand they then added giant 32 ounce single bottles. But for my purposes that giant bottle is ridiculous.
Posted by: Diane Meyer | December 29, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Just continued interference by the free market system by the government, which reduces our freedom and make products and services more expensive. Who could think this is good policy?
Posted by: Ron | December 29, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Regulations are required to ensure our food is safe. I guess the problem is the don't check with Ron first, to see what is or isn't permissible.
Posted by: Rand | December 29, 2012 at 06:57 PM