Public Hates NY Soda Ban

Nearly two in three oppose it

By Kevin Spak

Posted Jun 8, 2012 2:45 PM CDT

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Public Hates NY Soda Ban — A Wendy's patron sips her 24-ounce drink. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)

The public isn't swallowing Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, spotted by Politico, finds that a whopping 64% of Americans disapprove of the ban, compared to 36% who support it. And even more (71%) say they don't believe that limiting drink sizes will significantly affect obesity rates.

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