Mayor Mike Huether has proposed a ban on the sale of fountain soft drinks in the city of Sioux Falls. The proposal would effectively end the sale of all fountain soda drinks larger than 24 ounces at all city-regulated businesses, including restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc. Just like New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed soda ban, Mayor Mike Huether. The proposal aims to make Sioux Falls a healthier city. Many believe that a ban on "oversized" soft drinks would be beneficial in the fight against obesity, while those who oppose such legislation see it as a violation of citizens' rights. The residents of Sioux Falls should not allow the mayor's proposal to pass because it will have little effect on the health of the city and will deprive residents of their freedom of choice. The first and foremost problem with this proposal is that it will have little or no measurable effect on the city of Sioux Falls. The ban does not have the power to prevent citizens from purchasing more than one beverage, so nothing prevents an individual from purchasing two 20-ounce soft drinks and drinking them both. This structural flaw would allow individuals to effectively circumvent the soda ban. Essentially, the ban would create a minor inconvenience for citizens who intend to drink more than 24 ounces of soft drink. Since the ban will have no measurable effect, the ban is likely just a ploy by the region's public health officials. to give the impression that something is being done about the obesity epidemic. Art Carden discusses this idea of ​​taking a stand for virtually no gain in his article "Soda Ban a Meaningless Gesture With Limited Effect." Carden says restaurant chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell and KFC make easy targets because they are faceless companies that can be portrayed however they want by politicians without much say in the matter. This is an easy way for a society to neglect its health and say it has been deceived by these “evil” companies. Carden agrees with this idea that people don't take responsibility for their actions, saying these fast food companies "provide a good way for us to shift blame for our self-imposed problems." »..