Question

which of the following ideas are suggested in both \ban the ban! a problem but …\? choose two options.
a. the government should be more eager to get involved in people’s choices.
b. taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
c. obesity, along with soda’s contribution to it, needs to be addressed by legal action.
d. people have no control when given the option to consume sugar, especially sugary drinks.
e. placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.
f. schools and government offices should not sell soda or junk food to students or employees.

Explanation:

1. For option b: Both texts engage with the NYC soda size ban debate; "Ban the Ban!" argues against government overreach, while the counter text acknowledges nuance, but both imply restricting soda size choice is questionable in legitimacy/merit.
2. For option e: Both texts use public smoking bans as a comparison point to frame the soda ban debate, recognizing that public smoking bans are justified due to harm to others, distinguishing them from the soda size ban.

Answer:

b. Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
e. Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.