130501_SUG_ColaDrinkOne would think that the food regulators
would give up on their incessant lobbying for total food and
beverage control, given the evidence that taxing and regulating
soda (and other “junk food”) won’t have a meaningful effect on
obesity rates. City of San Jose Councilman Ash Kalra didn’t just
propose a soda tax or portion control, but a ban on ALL sodas —
including zero-calorie diet beverages — and whole milk at city-
owned facilities and events.  This is not the first time the San
Jose City Council has tried, and failed, to preach health and
wellness to its citizens. Former City Councilwoman Nora Campos
tried to cap the number of fast food restaurants in the city;
mercifully, the resolution failed to pass.  The citizens of
California have repeatedly decided that they want the government
out of their fountain drinks. In May, a soda tax pushed by
activists was introduced to the California State Legislature,
only to be put in the “suspense file” — legislative-speak for
“Don’t call us, we’ll c