  New York courts don't understand individual liberty  August
19, 2013 Williamsport Sun-Gazette  After New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg recently lost another court challenge to his
attempt to limit the size of soft drinks that can be sold in
some locations, he vowed to appeal to a higher court.  And why
not?  Two state courts already have ruled Bloomberg's plan is
unconstitutional - but they miss the point entirely.  The recent
ruling held that Bloomberg's action violates the principal of
separation of powers. It upheld a lower court order.  But what
of the bigger issue? What right does government have to tell
Americans they cannot buy whatever quantity they want of legal
products?  New York courts seem to hold that if the right
process is used to impose such limits, everything is all right.
No wonder Bloomberg is optimistic. Courts in New York don't
appear to understand the concept of individual liberties.    I
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