Whoa, there. I thought it was a little bit presumptuous when the trans-fat debate started in the city, New York City, but grew to love the info at Starbucks. Killed my taste for a Frappuccino all summer! That’s OK. Now you’re into my other sugary drinks.

Listen, New York City, I know you want us all to be healthier and live better, more fruitful lives, but aren’t we capable of figuring some of this out for ourselves? I know the statistics on obesity and diabetes say we aren’t so smart, but when do you as a Health Department, a government, cross the line and move into personal space? You were clearly right about the cigarettes and have made a wonderful difference in restaurants and bars. We can enjoy the food and not the overriding smoke, except at a BBQ spot.

It’s impossible to turn away from the new posters which are plastered everywhere telling us to think twice about grabbing a can of soda or a sweetened beverage. It’s haunting. The ad campaign asks: “Are You Pouring on the Pounds? Their answer: Don’t Drink Yourself Fat. Cut back on soda and other sugary beverages. Go with water, seltzer or low-fat milk instead.” That’s a fairly convincing argument.

They’ve been right about smoking, trans-fat, and the logic here seems just as valid.

What do we have to lose? A few pounds?

This may be the most cost-effective campaign yet!