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Knight Watch: Have States' Rights Gotten It Right?
By Knight Pierce Hirst
New York is trying something new to fight childhood obesity. A study done at Harvard University found that each additional 12-ounce soft drink consumed per day increases a child’s risk of becoming obese by 60%. Because nearly 25% of New Yorkers under 18 are obese, Governor Paterson proposed an 18% tax on all sugared beverages – including fruit drinks less than 70% juice. It’s estimated this tax will reduce consumption by 5% and the $404 million it supposedly will raise each year will be used to fund health programs – providing a non-fattening, sweet taste of success. Connecticut is the first state to enact standards to protect the purity of olive oil. When questions arose about a 3-liter tin of extra virgin olive oil costing less than half as much as a different brand’s 1-liter bottle, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection inspected the cheaper product and found it contained hazelnut, peanut and soy oils. Because these oils could be fatal to people with nut allergies, Connecticut instituted the regulations set by the International Olive Council in Spain and now has the authority to fine wholesalers who sell diluted olive oil without proper labeling – a fine outcome for consumers. California is one of 47 states where dialing 211 gets help – help with social services – help with such things as food, shelter and legal advice. Because 211 programs are run on a county level, funding varies. In Los Angeles 211 is run by the county with additional funding from the state tobacco tax and United Way. Before employees answer calls they receive 2 months training to familiarize them with 28,000 public and private service providers in the database. In 2007 LA received 400,000 calls. In 2008 they expected 500,000. Obviously, 211 is a program especially called for in tough economic times. Ohio, after the killing of a Cleveland policeman in 2005, became the first state to have a fugitive-safe surrender program – a program authorized by Congress in 2006 as “Fugitive Safe Surrender”. In November 2008 Camden, New Jersey became the 12th city to host the program, raising the total of fugitives who have turned themselves in to 17,137. Many cases are decided immediately in makeshift courts. Most non-violent fugitives – wanted for drug possession or theft – go home the same day or are given a court date. Because this program reduces the dangers of fugitive takedowns, it should be put up for further consideration.
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