[theapportioner]

I can't believe people are actually worked up about this. I'm sure the vast majority of people won't be able to tell the difference. It's a popular move among New Yorkers, and the economic consequences will be minimal. People will go out to eat, just as people continue to go to bars even after the smoking ban. In fact, I'd wager that the restaurant industry will do BETTER as more people go out to eat, with the perception that the food is healthier.

Comparing this to an assault on civil liberties is just silly. This "choosing what you want to eat" stuff is restaurant industry PR nonsense.

Moreover, the long term effects cannot be underestimated. There is a definite link between trans fats and heart disease. People will live longer, healthier lives, and health care savings will be significant.

This is an excellent move by NYC and I hope the rest of the country follows suit.