Anyone else watch The Biggest Loser?

I understand now, if we allow government to ban adding trans fats to foods today, we risk that they will ban selling crack in retail stores tomorrow. No but we risk them banning anything that is potentially fatal - cars, pools ... the question is where does their power stop?

As I sit here and eat lunch I note that my pack of Lance Crackers says boldly on the front "0g Trans Fat." Now, since we can still eat what we want in NC (and smoke, too) what is driving this? It's called market forces. So, if industry and consumers already feel trans fats are not good, why do we need the government to tell us? The gov't has more pressing issues now, like why little kids in California are forced to swim outdoors in December for swim meets. I personally believe that high fructose corn syrup plays a much more insidious role in our diet. Try going a single meal without that stuff.

The gov't has more pressing issues now. I believe this is the other point.

yes, but a lot of stupid people vote And it's a 2 process at a minimum (sometimes 6) and a lot more stupid people run ...

As far as more tempting...perhaps Hooters. I'm going to jump way off the subject here.... Did you hear that Hooters is opening a chain of home delivery restaurants? They're calling them "Knockers".:rofl: :rofl:

At the point where they try to ban things that people value enough to vote them out of office? Generally the types of governments that ban personal liberties, including what we can't eat, aren't known for their willingness to accept the vote. I've got something new to ban, noodles. They allow for lack of movement which contributes to obesity and poor physical fitness, and they never decay in a landfill.

Generally the types of governments that ban personal liberties, including what we can't eat, aren't known for their willingness to accept the vote. I've got something new to ban, noodles. They allow for lack of movement which contributes to obesity and poor physical fitness, and they never decay in a landfill. Geek, I'm scared that I've been agreeing with all you are writing today ... I must leave now and seek professional help ....

So everyone's apprised unless they're living under a rock. People simply do not always make rational choices. Sometimes people just throw caution to the wind. That's why Darwin was right. Touche Madame. Your point is well taken. Exactly why some parts of the herd will live on through future generations. Something doesn't seem right however when big business is profiting at the expense of many...who can't say no to a super sized meal and a pack of Marlboro's.

Well, no one is ever going to tell me what I can and cannot eat/drink. So with that said, I'm off to have an Angus Burger at my local pub. No police state for me!!! People who shove things in their mouth KNOW what they are doing; if they want to exit this world early, so be it. And the health care industry can blame it on obese people; at least we are contributing. Hmmm...maybe an Angus Burger and Onion Rings. Donna

I can. No problem. I hate McDonalds. Can't you come up with something more tempting? I'm with you. Je deteste la meme chose aussi. As far as more tempting...perhaps Hooters.