Should the Government Decide What and How Much You Can Drink?

Remember Prohibition? I am not a fan of what happens when people drink large amounts of alcohol (or maybe small amounts for some), but in the land of the free, should the government really be making decisions on what kinds of drink you drink? I am not talking about alcohol. Try, oh I don't know, a big gulp perhaps. You won't be able to get one in New York. Why because

New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks

Read about Bloomberg's proposed ban here in the New York Times.
according to the article:

"The proposed ban would affect virtually the entire menu of popular sugary drinks found in delis, fast-food franchises and even sports arenas, from energy drinks to pre-sweetened iced teas. The sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces — about the size of a medium coffee, and smaller than a common soda bottle — would be prohibited under the first-in-the-nation plan, which could take effect as soon as next March."

Does Bloomberg have it out for the soft drink industry? Who is making money on this? Anyone? Or are his intentions purely, well, pure? You'll have to decide.

As for me, I don't think this ban will solve any obesity problems. There are so many answers to conquering obesity (I'll bet you can think of 2 or 3 right now) and none of them should be forced on anyone.
What is a man or women without his ability to choose his own course in life. Free will is a precious gift. As much as you can want someone to be healthy, as much education and tools you give them, they have to choose it for themselves.

If Bloomberg can get this ban passed it scares me to think what else can be chosen for us.
It is time to think about the country that you want to live in. It is time to stand up and be the Free and the Brave.