2. Clearly health and money are driving forces behind this initiative as the article states, "New York City spends an estimated $4 billion each year on medical care for overweight people." Do you believe that it is the right of government to enforce these changes, or should they be left up to us as individuals to decide what, and how much, we drink? Briefly explain your reasoning.
3. Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems to have the health of New York's citizens in mind, but what might be a negative impact of imposing such a law as this?
4. Brainstorm an alternative idea that would also help promote a healthier lifestyle for the people of New York.
For video and article, click on this link: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/13/health/new-york-soda-ban/index.html