And another step closer

Alan · Apr 6, 2011

To a police state.:Thumbs_down:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/04...roy-comrie-proposes-bill-banning-happy-meals/

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – San Francisco’s already done it, and now New York may follow suit. New York City Councilman Leroy Comrie thinks the city should consider a ban on “Happy Meals” and similar fast food promotions aimed at kids unless those meals meet certain nutritional standards.

Comrie has fought the battle of the bulge himself.

“As you know, and I’m an example, nearly one-third of all children in New York City and throughout the United States are either overweight or obese,” Comrie said.

Comrie planned to introduce his own bill Wednesday that would essentially rewrite what could currently be considered a “Happy Meal.” The bill would require establishments that offer toys with food make sure the meals are 500 calories or less and have low fat and low sodium totals.

Penalties would be steep: between $200 to $2,500 for repeat restaurant offenders who use toys to sell unhealthy meals.

Comrie said fast food restaurants know exactly what they’re doing.

“It comes as no surprise that these ads and meals are also targeted in low income and minority neighborhoods that are already at risk for childhood obesity. These are the same communities that have limited access to supermarkets, limited access to healthy food options,” Comrie said.
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Seems all they want to do is tell us what we can and can't eat or drive. Some people won't be happy until they have TOTAL control over our lives.:twocents:

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Another fad is backfiring

Another one in the ruuning for a Darwin award

Another Year

Another reason not to throw garbage in the water

Another Country Great Gone...

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