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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980
Normally, I am against government banning just about anything, but in the case of trans fats, I find myself okay with it.Anyone agree, disagree?
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Strongly disagree.
Since a picture is worth 1000 words.
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Originally Posted by privateer
I 'm of the opinion I don't want anyone banning something for my own good.
We've seen to often how that leads to basic rights being taken away.
We've also seen that once something is banned? A simple change in it's chemical make up bypasses the bans. With a usual bad out come. (Bath Salts come to mind)
If you are going to protect me by banning Trans fats?
I'd expect you'd want to protect me by makeing me wear a helmet when I ride my Triumph.
How about a ban on obese people eating junk food?
Say scales at all Fast food joints and if you get pinged you can't eat there? |
This.
As an aside, If i turn into a fat fricking pig; It is my own damn fault for making poor choices. However at least the choice was mine to make. If trans fat is such a big public health issue, then I would agree to warning labels , or something that otherwise advises of the possible consequences of the decision i was about to make, but the decision should always be up to the individual to make. Kinda like tobacco I suppose.
This is suppose to be a free country. Where you can live your own life as you see fit for yourself.
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Personal responsibility, it seems to be a novel concept these days. I'm kinda partial to it myself.