Lighten up on Soda

An advocacy group is trying to get warning labels on soft drinks. But, you probably already knew that because you watch the news.
Well, I’m all about curbing obesity. I don’t want to be fat and unhealthy, and when I go to Rehoboth Beach, I don’t want to see fat, unhealthy people. Why warning labels on pop, though? Quickly perusing my refrigerator, I found there are no more calories in a serving of Mountain Dew Code Red than there are in the same amount of orange juice. A banana has about the same number of calories. Why not warning labels on cheesecake and french fries? There’s already a group seeking to put labels on potato chips warning about some risk of cancer.
Here’s an example of the label that could appear on soft drinks.

The U.S. Government recommends that you drink less (non-diet) soda to help prevent weight gain, tooth decay, and other health problems.

What about the risk of cancer from artificial sweeteners?
You know where we need warning labels? On couches. And on desks. “Spending eight hours a day sitting at a desk may increase your risk of obesity and make you a generally dull person.”