tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21392130.post6213289971977528780..comments2023-11-26T06:57:37.441-05:00Comments on "The Lid": Mommy Bloomberg At it Again-Renews His War on SaltAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14337861108761350581noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21392130.post-10745383837488738292013-02-12T23:25:49.348-05:002013-02-12T23:25:49.348-05:00In this case you're wrong. In the salt instan...In this case you're wrong. In the salt instance Bloomberg is using "the bully pulpit". This stands in DIRECT contrast to the illegal attempt to limit sugar consumption. An elected official, by the very nature of his office, can, and even should, try and convince the public of policies that he/she believes in. It is when they try and LEGISLATE those beliefs regarding personal behavior that it is the "nanny state". Engaging people allows for a conversation, legislating does not.Otajahohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076568103915726629noreply@blogger.com