You mean you really think it is MY FAULT if I order a two Double Cheese Burgers and extra large fries with a chocolate shake instead of a salad?
What a novel idea ![]()
I think it is a GOOD IDEA to force food establishments to label everything because then we could do away with all those classes on food groups and healthy nutrition they still teach in elementary schools across the country. Why waste children's time learning about such things as nutrition? We could even do away with Physical Exercise classes and devote the school time freed up to what is necessary to modern life such as "cheat codes" for computer games.
My only worry is that due to the illiteracy rates such labeling would do no good so maybe instead of labeling foods the government should force the establishments to color code the foods according to some specific standards. Might require a new Agency but what the heck!
Well .... first it was just the warnings on cigarette boxes, then the ad infinitum studies that despite dubious links re: second hand smoke spawned some rational and some draconian laws, ordinances etc. Taxes on cigarettes were boosted, and continue to be to fill the coffers left bare by unrestrained state spending on unrelated matters. A bunch of lawyers became billionaires bringing suits against the manufacturers who have paid billions.
So..... where am I going here?
We all thought it pretty ridiculous last year when a few folks sought to sue McDonald's for their obesity. But, it resulted in further notification and labeling. Did you know the FDA is considering requiring ALL restaurants to provide detailed nutritional info on their menus? I dunno about you, but when I go eat fetuccine carbonara I *know* it's got too much fat, starch, calories, and whatnot. I'll have a salad the next day thankyouverymuch ![]()
And now this just in from Austrailia:
a "percentage of social insurance contributions could be linked to a person's Body Mass Index" - meaning overweight Austrians would pay more.
To my fellow Americans, are those in favor *REALLY* sure they want socialized medicine?
OTOH, unlike smoking, obesity is quickly creating another "protected group" by those seeking to classify it as a disease, disability, etc. Granted a certain few cases do rightly qualify, but there have already been enough ridiculous cases filed under the ADA as regards obesity to know this isn't the solution.
I just finished watching a Fox report on some 800 lb lady who has been confined to her bed for over a year. Apparently the last time she needed medical assistance it took 20+ firefighters and emergency medical personel to move her! And now she is suing the housing authority because her apartment isn't big enough! Nothing on the Fox site, but here is a link to a local story.
Wow, I went every which way with this post! Bottom line, for the large majority, obesity is a product of behavior and lifestyle choices. Keep the government out of it!
Evie ![]()

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