Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Interaction: Nutritional standards for advertisements

Welcome to the Eyewitness News Interaction blog. When there's a topic worth discussing, this blog is the place to start. Click on COMMENT under the post to write your opinion on the topic. Be sure to include your name and location. We'll review it, and we may publish it here or use it on Eyewitness News on WABC-TV Channel 7 in New York!

You can expect to see fewer ads for junk food on children-oriented programs after The Walt Disney Company announces that all products advertised on its child-centered TV, radio and web sites will have to comply with a new set of nutritional standards. So we want to know, do you think that limiting the ads children see to only healthy foods will affect the products they ask for? Will it lead to healthier eating? Send us your thoughts, and your response could appear on Eyewitness News.

A Florida mom is facing child abuse charges after she flew into a rage and started choking a boy who had bullied her daughter online. She says she called police and was told they couldn't do anything. CLICK HERE to read more on the story, and then send us your thoughts. We want to know, what is the best way to deal with online bullies? What should this mom have done before things got violent?

Two military moms are stirring debate after a picture surfaced of them breastfeeding their children in uniform.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4.

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What are your thoughts on the proposal to ban extra large sugary drinks in New York City?  Post your comments and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

What Questions do you have about the dangers in the drinks?

Do celebrities have the right to snap at photographers when out in public? A photographer claims Justin Bieber struck him after he snapped photos of him and his girlfriend at a Los Angeles shopping center.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

How do you prevent from being eaten up by mosquitoes during the warm weather?  Everyone seems to have their own different methods so Eyewitness News wants to hear from you.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

Is it a good idea for high school’s to hand out condoms before prom?  A Brooklyn high school is doing just that.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

How have high profile child disappearances like the Etan Patz case changed the way you parent?  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

Was the sentence given to Dharun Ravi in the Rutgers spying case fair or too lenient?  Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in prison (could serve less for good behavior), in a case that gained national attention after the death of Tyler Clementi.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.

Airlines are reserving a growing number of window and aisle seats for passengers willing to pay extra. That's helping to boost revenue, but also making it harder for friends and family members who don't pay the fee to sit next to each other. At the peak of the summer travel season, it might be nearly impossible. So we want to know, would you be willing to pay extra money to fly with your travel companions? Or just say goodbye and the gate and see you when we land? Let us know your thoughts, and your response could end up on Eyewitness News.

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