Quote:
Nebraska Governor Proclaims Caffeine Awareness Month for March:
NEBRASKA RECOGNIZES DANGERS OF CAFFEINE ADDICTION FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Lincoln, NE - Feb 7, 2005- In an effort to promote the awareness, detection and prevention of caffeine addiction in Nebraska, Governor Dave Heineman has issued a proclamation for the second time in a row declaring March as National Caffeine Awareness Month in the Cornhusker State.
In the proclamation, the governor states, “I call upon all Nebraska citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding of caffeine addiction and to support those who are trying to reduce or eliminate caffeine consumption.”
“Caffeine has been linked to serious health problems, as well as productivity issues,” says Marina Kushner, founder of the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, a non-profit organization, that educates consumers about the dangers of caffeine dependency and intoxication.. “We are delighted that Governor Heineman, like former Governor Johanns, realizes the importance of having healthy Nebraskans, and how the effects of caffeine can hurt a person’s overall health and well-being.” Caffeine Awareness Alliance is the sponsor for National Caffeine Awareness Month.
The proclamation explains that caffeine overdoses can lead to headaches, jitteriness, irritability, difficulties in concentration, and mood swings which drain productivity from business and industry. In addition, caffeine consumption is linked to heart disease, pancreas and bladder cancer, hypoglycemia and central nervous system disorders.
“Caffeine Awareness Month provides us with an opportunity to call attention to the very serious effects caffeine has on our livelihoods,” says Kushner. “Caffeine is not only considered habit forming, but also addicting. During this month, we hope to reach out to educate businesses and consumers about the threat of caffeine addiction and to raise awareness about the impact it has on society.”
An authority on the subject, Ms. Kushner explores caffeine’s history, social impact and detrimental effects on the body in her book "The Truth About Caffeine. She has also developed Soyfee, America’s first line of wheat free, gluten-free coffee substitutes made from soybeans.
|
http://www.caffeineawareness.org/viewnews.php?id=21
Years ago, when smoker persecution started in earnest, I predicted that one day, after the smokers were effectively demonized, that coffee drinkers would be the next target. Well, guess what? Here we are. This is just the opening salvo in a new war.
I predict that, within 10 years;
1. Coffee will have been removed from the workplace.
2. Restaurants will be forced to provide soy substitutes.
3. The price of a can of coffee will hit the stratosphere, due to the taxes imposed to pay for the "War on Caffeine".
4. PSAs on the "evils" of coffee will abound.
5. Self serve coffee centers (think convenience store) will be abolished and placed behind counters (to protect the children).
Doubt me? Wait.
Of course, that's not even taking Mountain Dew into consideration.