New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has ignited a minor firestorm
by proposing a ban on what he calls "sugary soft drinks" in larger
than 16 ounce containers. Even though it's an asinine idea that
will have no tangible impact, it is notable because of what it says
about divisions in our political philosophies. This is a learnable
moment.
The proposed ban is not just a reflection of "Nanny Bloomberg," it is a reflection of nanny liberalism. If you think Bloomberg's proposal makes sense, you're a liberal.
In Mayor Bloomberg's view, "We're not taking away anybody's right to do things, we're simply forcing you to understand that you have to make the conscious decision to go from one cup to another cup." That's interesting. How can anyone possibly believe that someone can be forced to understand? "You have to make a conscious decision?"
The Mayor admits that he's applying force but claims that is will not diminish anyone's freedom. He's illustrating the mental contortions that are necessary to liberalism.
The Mayor went on to say, "It's not perfect, it's not the only answer, it's not the only cause of people being overweight -- but we've got to do something. We have an obligation to warn you when things are not good for your health." Does the government actually have "an obligation to warn you?" Says who? Where did such an obligation come from?
Read more: http://spectator.org/archives/2012/06/12/mayor-bloombergs-lessons-in-li
The proposed ban is not just a reflection of "Nanny Bloomberg," it is a reflection of nanny liberalism. If you think Bloomberg's proposal makes sense, you're a liberal.
In Mayor Bloomberg's view, "We're not taking away anybody's right to do things, we're simply forcing you to understand that you have to make the conscious decision to go from one cup to another cup." That's interesting. How can anyone possibly believe that someone can be forced to understand? "You have to make a conscious decision?"
The Mayor admits that he's applying force but claims that is will not diminish anyone's freedom. He's illustrating the mental contortions that are necessary to liberalism.
The Mayor went on to say, "It's not perfect, it's not the only answer, it's not the only cause of people being overweight -- but we've got to do something. We have an obligation to warn you when things are not good for your health." Does the government actually have "an obligation to warn you?" Says who? Where did such an obligation come from?
Read more: http://spectator.org/archives/2012/06/12/mayor-bloombergs-lessons-in-li
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