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San Francisco Bans Some Sodas from Vending Machines
Soda vending machines, a thing of the past?
This move is a good one from the standpoint of the “war on soda.” Governments are coming to realize that soda, when consumed excessively, are along the lines of cigarettes in that they are very unhealthy and lead to a shortened lifespan and decreased standard of living.
We applaud San Francisco’s ban on regular soda and restrictions on diet soda and hope to see other municipalities follow suit.
Read more: Sugary-drink ban starts to affect S.F. sites
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