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Paterson’s ‘Obesity tax’ would save not just money, but lives

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC. Paterson’s ‘Obesity tax’ would save not just money, but lives

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Paterson’s ‘Obesity tax’ would save not just money, but lives

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  1. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Paterson’s ‘Obesity tax’ would save not just money, but lives One in four adult New Yorkers is obese, and obesity in children and adolescents has tripled in the past three decades. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest, single source of added sweeteners in the U.S. diet. Gov. Paterson’s proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax is expected to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages while raising revenue for health-related programs. Daily Gazette 03.02.09

  2. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Stimulus checks as gift cards? Judging from the results, issuing a stimulus check to taxpayers, as the Bush administration did last year, did not have the desired effect on the economy. I, like many others, banked mine or used it to pay pressing bills. According to the National Retail Federation, only an estimated $42 billion of the $110 billion in rebate money was spent … Times Union 03.03.09

  3. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC If Whitney can cancel her party, others should, too Re Feb. 20 article, “Popular Whitney gala a victim of recession”: If Marylou Whitney feels compelled to cancel her annual gala at the Canfield Casino in this crippling economic climate, perhaps our town and county governments can follow her altruistic example and nix their plans for spending on end-of-year dinners and parties. In my small town of Duanesburg alone, $2,000 has been appropriated for organizational and end-of-year dinners. While I understand the precedent of wanting to honor those in public service, what begins as an act of gratitude quickly turns into a yearly right. I wonder how many residents in my community will have difficulty putting a holiday dinner on the table this year? I wonder how community leaders can justify these extravagances when so many of our communities are hurting? While $2,000 may not seem like an extravagance to some, over five years (assuming there are no increases) that’s $10,000 on food and drink for a handful of people. I wonder how many people the City Mission can feed with $2,000? $10,000? … Daily Gazette 03.02.09

  4. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Are there at least fries with that? Interesting to read how the big steakhouses in the area are reducing their prices because of the current economic climate.  But all I could think, reading in the Times Union that a 16-ounce steak costs $50-$80, was: A 16-ounce steak? An entire pound of steak? Who eats that much? Four quarter-pounders. Who needs to eat that much? Maybe the costs are too high because American food portions are too large. … Times Union, 02.29.09

  5. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Ban scalping by ticket brokers It seems to me that a common-sense approach would be a ban on ticket scalping on all events in New York state. In fact, this ban should be nationwide. This should not be permitted on the Internet.  Whether it be Hannah Montana or Bruce Springsteen, these so-called ticket brokers are preventing ordinary people from getting the best seats at events at regular prices. These so-called ticket brokers are not running a legitimate business and should be shut down immediately … Times Union, 02.24.09

  6. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Don't like Rush? Then turn him off A couple of points for letter writer Mike Fusco ("Rush, just say you're sorry," Feb. 19) to consider before he tries to silence all who disagree with him. If he thinks Bill O'Reilly bashes only Democrats, than he obviously has never listened to Mr. O'Reilly's show. Perhaps he should listen to the show before simply repeating what others say.  Additionally, I wonder when people write in to discuss eliminating certain talk shows, why isn't Bill Maher ever included in the discussion? I have heard no one who is more hateful and nasty than he is… Times Union 02.26.09

  7. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Raise to aides hurts credibility As Gov. David Paterson asks all New Yorkers to sacrifice in this economically volatile environment, he gives his top aides a substantial salary raise. This speaks volumes to all New Yorkers, many of whom will lose jobs, take pay cuts or have no cost of living increase this year as a result of the governor's budget plans.  While "sacrifice" seems to be this budget's "buzzword," with his decision to raise salaries, it seems the governor has sacrificed his credibility above all else… Times Union, 02.25.09

  8. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM JOHN Q. PUBLIC Ban on texting a good new law Too often I drive to school and see young people texting while driving (among other things). These individuals swerve, honk and probably cause a lot of accidents at the expense of others while reading a little message about the latest gossip. This problem was quickly getting out of hand, so kudos to all who made this law possible in Schenectady County, and hopefully soon in all of Albany County… Times Union, 03.03.09

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