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NYC to ban large sodas. May 31, 2012 8:42 am RobVG

Here

I’ve figured it out. Like the Happy Meal ban, it’s the insurance companies that are the driving force behind them. Just like the seat belt and cell phone laws.

The less people that get sick or die, the less they pay out.

  • The thing about your theory by Robert 2012-06-04 12:47:56
    • So it's another big-business plot! by bowser 2012-05-31 12:52:07
      • That's my guess. Unless it's just plain idiocy. n/t by RobVG 2012-05-31 17:42:43
        • Sorry. It's idiocy. by TB 2012-06-02 21:05:43
          • I read someplace - - - by bowser 2012-06-02 09:30:17

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