S.F. Supes Pass Happy Meal Ban with Veto-Proof Majority

[Mr. Shaman]

Because these same children will end up being a burden on our society eventually, for one.

Oh for the love of God. You fuckers are intolerable with your incessant need to meddle in everyfuckingthing.

Jesus.. get a life.

Again, if parents were doing their jobs, we wouldn't even be having this discussion, now would we?

No doubt.......

 

[Valerie]

Where does it say anything in the Constitution that forbid's laws that infringe on an individual's right to get a free toy when they buy a shitty meal for their kids?

That's more than a bit off topic. Nobody's arguing that what was done is illegal. Just that is it fucking stupid, which it is. But hey... if the nitwits in SF want to be regulated to death by their local government.. so be it, that is their right.

I heard next year the World Series champion San Fransisco Giants will be under local ordinance to sell only tofu dogs at the ball park. Local legislators determined it is not fair of the team to entice the public with a game of baseball while closing the gates and selling only hot dogs...Have you seen how obese some of these fans are?

http://sunspotz.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/fat-kid.jpg

 

[chanel]

Ha ha. And no more little kid merchandise being marketed to children. Baseball can be a very dangerous sport.

 

[manifold]

Where does it say anything in the Constitution that forbid's laws that infringe on an individual's right to get a free toy when they buy a shitty meal for their kids?

That's more than a bit off topic. Nobody's arguing that what was done is illegal. Just that is it fucking stupid, which it is. But hey... if the nitwits in SF want to be regulated to death by their local government.. so be it, that is their right.

Agreed in full

 

[WillowTree]

Why should people you don't know tell you how to raise your kids?

Because obesity is not in the child's best interest, for one.

Neither is abortion.

 

[Ravi]

I am outraged. What next, no inherent right to a toy in my cracker jacks?

 

[LibocalypseNow]

Socialists/Progressives suck. But hey they keep voting for em out there in San Fransicko. They deserve nothing but misery in my opinion.

 

[CaféAuLait]

Sad news: Happy Meal ban won't stop kid obesity

Helping kids become leaner, more fit takes more than just axing fast food

Sad news: Happy Meal ban won't stop kid obesity - Health - Diet and nutrition - msnbc.com

You're kidding!?!

 

[chanel]

I have a friend who is a self described liberal college professor who lives in Northern CA. She spends most of the summer here in NJ and loves it. Last time we were out she said "I absolutely love being surrounded by Republicans. You people are so INTERESTING!" She claims that the only thing she and her friends discuss are the environment, exercise, and the price of wine "decorking". She has to erase her brain before she goes back. She cracks me up.

 

[Jeremy]

Frankly I'm surprised those SF dipshits even approved the building permit for the McDonalds in the first place.

 

[LibocalypseNow]

I have a friend who is a self described liberal college professor who lives in Northern CA. She spends most of the summer here in NJ and loves it. Last time we were out she said "I absolutely love being surrounded by Republicans. You people are so INTERESTING!" She claims that the only thing she and her friends discuss are the environment, exercise, and the price of wine "decorking". She has to erase her brain before she goes back. She cracks me up.

lol! Sounds like it's time for her to make that Party-switch. The Socialists/Progressives are losing steam. The more the People get to know them,the more they despise them. Socialists/Progressives do not stand for Freedom. Thank God more & more people are beginning to figure that out.

 

[Sheldon]

Is there a meaningful difference between this, and banning Camel Joe ads in kids' magazines? It seems like the same principle is in play. The toys are clearly used to market something unhealthy to kids... so this is ultimately banning an advertisement, which is nothing new.

But it probably won't be effective in reducing the fast food that kids eat; that's still up to the parent. McDonald's has the option for apple slices instead of fries in the happy meal... they did that on their own, I think, and that's the way to go about this, imo.

 

[cutter]

It's San Francisco, rename it a Gay meal and it will be allowed.

 

[Valerie]

Is there a meaningful difference between this, and banning Camel Joe ads in kids' magazines? It seems like the same principle is in play. The toys are clearly used to market something unhealthy to kids... so this is ultimately banning an advertisement, which is nothing new.

But it probably won't be effective in reducing the fast food that kids eat; that's still up to the parent. McDonald's has the option for apple slices instead of fries in the happy meal... they did that on their own, I think, and that's the way to go about this, imo.

Tobacco and alcohol can't be sold to children, whereas chicken Mcnuggets are not against the law for them (yet).

 

[ConHog]

Is there a meaningful difference between this, and banning Camel Joe ads in kids' magazines? It seems like the same principle is in play. The toys are clearly used to market something unhealthy to kids... so this is ultimately banning an advertisement, which is nothing new.

But it probably won't be effective in reducing the fast food that kids eat; that's still up to the parent. McDonald's has the option for apple slices instead of fries in the happy meal... they did that on their own, I think, and that's the way to go about this, imo.

IF the government deemed that it was a crime to provide saturated fats to children you would have a point. but they haven't. All they have basically said here is "you're too stupid to tell your child no to the toy, so we will get rid of the toy."

I tell my child no to McDonalds nasty , disgusting, unhealthy food all the time, but occasionally I tell her yes. I want that option.

However, having actually talked to a few people from SF, I can tell you that they probably are too stupid to make the right choice.

 

[topspin]

Comparing happy meals to cigs is my new turbo-lib retard flag statement. Thanks for that one.
Cause we all know the toy's are killers.

 

[Jeremy]

Are they going to outlaw parents from bribing their kids with more Xbox time if they finish their dinner?

 

[Jeremy]

Should I go on a strict Rice-A-Roni diet and sue the shit out of S.F. when my health begins to fail?

Me thinks so.

 

[California Girl]

I honestly don't get how supposed LIBERALS can't see the hypocrisy of their stances regarding FORCING folks to do what someone else has decided is "best" for them...

I guess Liberals don't stand for liberation of anything.

These liberals don't mind. They're all liberals.

I don't know of any Liberals that support 'food justice'. I believe this is the far left - hiding among our Liberal friends.

 

[manifold]

Is there a meaningful difference between this, and banning Camel Joe ads in kids' magazines? It seems like the same principle is in play. The toys are clearly used to market something unhealthy to kids... so this is ultimately banning an advertisement, which is nothing new.

But it probably won't be effective in reducing the fast food that kids eat; that's still up to the parent. McDonald's has the option for apple slices instead of fries in the happy meal... they did that on their own, I think, and that's the way to go about this, imo.

Tobacco and alcohol can't be sold to children, whereas chicken Mcnuggets are not against the law for them (yet).

Good point, but it still doesn't completely invalidate Shel's point either. This law is still essentially a restriction placed on promoting the unhealthy food, not selling it.

Tobacco ads are completely banned on television, regardless of who they're targeting. Again, a restriction on promoting the unhealthy product, but not selling it.