Excellent! Judge blocks New York City large-soda ban

A court has blocked a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks - including soda - from restaurants in New York City, a day before the law was to take effect.

Judge Milton Tingling ruled that the measure was "arbitrary and capricious", after industry groups sued the city.

The law would forbid the sale of drinks larger than 16 ounces (473ml) in food-service establishments.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the judge was "totally in error" and has vowed to appeal against Monday's ruling.

He has touted the ban as a way to reduce obesity. Research suggests that 58% of adults in New York are obese or overweight.

'Sigh of relief'

In his ruling, Judge Tingling wrote that loopholes in the law "effectively defeat the stated purpose".

The American Beverage Association, which is leading the fight against the ban, welcomed the decision.

"The court ruling provides a sigh of relief to New Yorkers and thousands of small businesses in New York City that would have been harmed by this arbitrary and unpopular ban," it said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21747568

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Quote :: Dear Nurse Bloomberg: fuckin' *fuck* you, you fuckin' fuck.

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Excellent! Judge blocks New York City large-soda ban

Excellent! Judge blocks New York City large-soda ban

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