The other day I was at the mall and POW out of nowhere a double cheeseburger with mayo flew in my hands. I did not know what to do, so I went to the food court and ordered fries and a 32 ounce sugar filled cola then went on my way.
By the time that I got home from my day of shopping, I was so ready to chill. I grabbed a bag of chips and plopped on the couch, watched a little cable and took a nap. When I woke, I went to the kitchen. To my surprise, my entire kitchen counter was filled with candy, cookies, chips, cakes, pies and lots of butter.
Since there was not much that I could do, I ate, drank and went back to watching cable.
Although my clothes, even my shoes, were getting tighter, I blamed that size XXL was just getting smaller. I chalked it up to cheap Chinese cloth and noted that next time I would try on XXXL just in case all designers were buying from China.
Later, I visited my Mom. We always have homemade chocolate chip cookies and coffee, but she only offered me coffee. I wanted a cookie. I asked her, “Mom, why aren’t you offering me a cookie with my coffee?”
“I’m cutting back on calories to live healthier. My knees have been hurting and I don’t sleep well,“ she said.
Her comment was stupid dumb and I wanted a cookie.
“What do you mean, Mom? We are fat because of government!”
My silly mom did not understand that Americans are fat, very fat, because it’s government’s fault. Government has not monitored businesses enough to stop the obesity (One exception is New York’s Mayor Bloomberg. He actually cares for the citizens of New York! He and his legislators have passed laws to end the 32 ounce soft drink. We need more mayors and government legislators like Bloomberg who really care).
It’s sad that people like my Mom do not understand that it’s government's fault that America is fat. I am hoping soon that government will pass more laws to stop obesity; I have a wedding coming up and do not want to buy a dress from the maternity section.
Thank God we have government. It’s so dumb to think Americans could live without government running our lives.
Entire generations are significantly more overweight than the preceding generations. You can deny the facts of the affects of unhealthy food and it's endless promotion. That is your prerogative. I choose to recognize those affects, and try to inform people how they are being harmed. I'm glad there are statesmen bold enough to face up to the fast food giants, and the sweet beverage giants.
We have both of those to blame. Throw in technology and sitting front of computers all day and presto, you have a fat society. We need to drop the low fat thing, AND the portion sizes and let the kids go outside to play! You do not see this insane low fat, crazy portion sizes in Europe, thank goodness, but they are catching up...
Perhaps the government could mandate that each and every American eat only vegetables, install cameras to monitor what people are eating, and have weekly weigh ins to make sure people aren't sneaking bad food. If that doesn't work they could outlaw sugar, trans fats, etc... I wonder if food stamps should be used for fatty foods. Perhaps the government should just feed everybody and outlaw any private purchases of any food. After all, obesity is the biggest threat to America's security. At least that is what Michelle says. It is a simple fact that we are too stupid to take care of ourselves and we need someone to make all decisions for us. The government clearly knows best. They banned drugs because they are bad and nobody uses drugs, not at all. We need more laws! Please right your congress person and demand that the government immediately ban fat people. After all, it's for the children!
I don't think anyone would argue that we have free will. I don't know anyone intelligent that would argue that it's the governments fault alone that we are a horribly unhealthy nation. But that doesn't mean they aren't a huge influence. These establishments make it so much easier for us to make bad decisions. People have temptation around them at every turn, and these places use it to their full advantage. A drug addict also has free will. No one is forcing them to make the wrong choice and take the drugs. So does that mean there should be no blame whatsoever put on someone making those drugs readily available? Doing everything in their power to help someone trip up, stopping just short of actually forcing the drugs into their hands? I see no difference. No one is taking away anyones right to make their own choices in this specific case. The government is making it just slightly harder to make a bad one, and in doing so, hopefully making a statement and causing awareness at the same time.
Go ahead and welcome government intrusion into your life. Perhaps the burocrats do know what's best for you and your family.
Not just We The Junkfood Purveyors. If We The People will benefit from greater regulation of junkfood, so be it. If not, so be it.
I am amazed at how many responders here are willing to give up their freedom so easily! Sure, a healthier society is better than an unhealthy one, but our founding principles are based on personal responsibility. We have allowed our government to take responsibility for our lives at the sake of giving up our freedoms.
Did you know that law enforcement can get access to your historical location information from your cell phone provider without a warrant? http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Court-Warrantless-Domestic-Spying-is-AOK-120679 I think we need to take care of these civil rights issues first!
I am an adult who's responsible for me. Smaller government is better government, and Obama is giving us a government we can't afford.
I wasn't aware that is the case. Links, please?
Can't we find something just a little more important to argue about?