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National Full-Page Ads Ask New York: “What’s Next?” Pizza? Coffee? What Will New York City Bureaucrats Ban Next? Washington, DC – Following New York City’s ban on trans fat, the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is asking the food police “What’s Next?” in full-page ads in this morning’s New York Post and USA TODAY. The text of the ads read: Now that New York has banned cooking oils with trans fat (the same substance as margarine) because there are healthier alternatives, it opens the door to banning so much more! Using the same logic, let’s get rid of New York style pizza (seriously, do you need all that cheese?), beef hot dogs (tofu dogs almost taste the same), corned beef (turkey breast is much leaner), and coffee (tea is probably better for you). How about a government Department of Menus? “The New York City Board of Health has really overstepped its bounds with this draconian ban,” said CCF Senior Research Analyst Justin Wilson. “If they can ban trans fats simply on the grounds that there are healthier alternatives, what will stop them from banning any number of foods that taste good, but aren’t the most healthy choices on the menu?” Wilson continued, “Why don’t we pass a law forcing people to drink skim milk rather than whole milk? Eat sorbet rather than real ice cream? Perhaps the government could mandate a Board of Health approved menu for all restaurants in America? This ban is an assault on consumer freedom and sets a truly dangerous precedent.” To view the ad click here. The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices. For media comment, contact our media department at 202-463-7112 ext. 115	Food police smashing your choices? Everywhere you turn, someone’s telling us what we can’t eat. It’s getting harder just to enjoy a beer on a night out. Do you always feel like you are being told what to do? Find out who is driving the Food Police at ConsumerFreedom.com click to view » CSPI: The New Bullies Bullies Used To Steal Your Lunch Money. Now They Scare You Out Of Eating. Food cops at the Center For Science in the Public Interest are seeking government control of everything you eat. For a review of their phony food scares, junk "science," and demands for new taxes, visit www.CSPIscam.com. click to view » ‘Prevention’ at the New CDC: How Far Is Too Far? Do Americans really share Frieden's ambition to prevent every disease at any cost? The doc's killjoy reputation strongly suggests that the answer is "no." read more here » BMI 'report cards' won't keep kids healthy In the campaign to eradicate childhood obesity, schools around the country have banned everything from birthday treats to vending machines. But when it comes to slimming down students, the so-called food police aren't making much progress. read more here » Nanny-state stance seen in health chief It is unfortunate that President Obama has chosen to put the nation's health in the hands of an overzealous activist who doesn't seem to give any consideration to the importance of personal responsibility or privacy. read more here » Frieden's views on health responsibility It is unfortunate that President Obama chose to put the nation's health in the hands of an overzealous activist who doesn't give any consideration to the importance of personal responsibility or privacy. read more here » Banning food The real lesson in Chicago's ill-fated foie gras ban has something to do with forbidden fruit. Or maybe forbidden duck liver. read more here »