Solution to fight obesity problem our society have?

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: So
See, we have this thing called freedom in the united states. Basically, as long as it isn't harmful to children, a private station can say/do whatever they want.

"Oh won't someone please think of the children..."

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

It scares me too...

 

[Medicine Bear]

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Make it illegal to be fat and living off of government aid, and fine the crap out of them.

FIXED

 

[Bateluer]

Obesity isn't the Govt's problem. Its the obese person's problem. Govt medical benefits should be retracted for those people, without a medical condition that makes them obese, who are obese.

Honesty, its not hard to go exercise. Its not hard to eat fruits and veggies. Its cheaper to buy a dozen cans of green beans than it is to eat at MCDs for 2 meals.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

 

[AbAbber2k]

I definitely have huge issues with people receiving government money for being obese (treating it as a disability). If you make a lifestyle CHOICE that turns you into a lumbering fatass, then it should be YOUR problem dealing with it. Not the taxpayers'. There's a difference between suffering from a disease that causes obesity, or say a serious injury that impedes your ability to exercise, than just sitting on your ass eating cheetos all day.

 

[Medicine Bear]

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes the decision as to what activities to "punish" via taxation?? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes that decision? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

Assumedly, the legislative bodies that we the people elect to represent us.

 

[Medicine Bear]

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes that decision? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

Assumedly, the legislative bodies that we the people elect to represent us.

And you are willing to trust that group of idiots with a decision that affects your pocketbook based on what you eat, drink, etc??

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes that decision? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

Assumedly, the legislative bodies that we the people elect to represent us.

And you are willing to trust that group of idiots with a decision that affects your pocketbook based on what you eat, drink, etc??

Corruption and idiocy in politics is an entirely different issue altogether. Id like to see changes made that take the money out of politics, but itll be centuries before that ever changes.

But anyway, youve missed the point entirely. In theory, It would only affect the pocketbook of a minority of idiots who gorge themselves on fast food every day, smoke two packs and wash it down with a bottle of vodka, while driving an SUV. Those who sinned moderately would pay higher sin tax, and lower gas tax, effectively canceling out the hit to your pocketbook. And if money is your sole purpose in life, you could just as easily save money by not doing all of the above.

 

[Kelemvor]

Because if there are no food commercials people won't know that food is available and everyone will starve to death. And that'd be worse than having lots of fat people.

 

[RandomFool]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Hell, we have to wear seatbelts for our own safety. Why can't we pass some type of law that makes it illegal to gorge yourself with Taco Bell and McDonalds every damned day.

Because I Love them that's why

 

[Ready]

Despite the occasional charity, the culture of this country promotes people to be self centered. I think thats the real cause of obesity.

 

[Medicine Bear]

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes that decision? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

Assumedly, the legislative bodies that we the people elect to represent us.

And you are willing to trust that group of idiots with a decision that affects your pocketbook based on what you eat, drink, etc??

Corruption and idiocy in politics is an entirely different issue altogether. Id like to see changes made that take the money out of politics, but itll be centuries before that ever changes.

But anyway, youve missed the point entirely. In theory, It would only affect the pocketbook of a minority of idiots who gorge themselves on fast food every day, smoke two packs and wash it down with a bottle of vodka, while driving an SUV. Those who sinned moderately would pay higher sin tax, and lower gas tax, effectively canceling out the hit to your pocketbook. And if money is your sole purpose in life, you could just as easily save money by not doing all of the above.

Let me make this perfectly clear. You cannot legislate morality. The same thing goes for health issues. It is not the governments place to use the tax code as a punative measure in order to get people to behave the way the government would want them to.

 

[CHfan4ever]

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

I love your idea.Seriously.

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: CHfan4ever
What about if TV broadcaster were givin the order by the government to not air any publicity of food on television?No food publicity at all.Make it forbidden

Because i think its because of bad representation with the publicity( mcdo with their healty look-a-like publicity).

Government have forbidden the cigarettes publicity on television in our society because it was killing people, so why not food publicity??

Discuss

I'd rather not. Name one thing the government does better than the public?

People are too easy to say ask for gov't. involvement.

 

[Chunkee]

bring back cigarette ads

 

[CHfan4ever]

Someone said that the obesity isnt the government fault and should not get involve.While i totally agree with your statement, obesity cost millions and millions of dollars to the government already.So in a way, if the government can help the situation so it can cost them less or make them do more money, they should get involved in some way.Our government in Quebec are heaviy hitting on gambling and removing poker machines from bars and from regions who the economic situation below average.

The idea of "taxing" fast-food is maybe a good one.Want good non-healty food? Pay the price.If it would cost me double to buy fast food compare to hygienic good, i would consider 2x time first, to open a fast-food store, or second, to even purchase food for diner.

We live in a society where HEALTY FOOD cost more usualy than fast food.So we customer, go directly where it cost less.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003

Originally posted by: Medicine Bear

Originally posted by: BD2003
Id rather they taxed egregiously unhealthy food. Would create a pressure on food compaines to create healthier alternatives, and deter people from pigging out on stuff bad for you. Would be little different than cigarette taxes.

Keep in mind I love fast food, am a smoker, and doubt it would even happen, which Im absolutely fine with. Just an idea.

Ahhh the good ol "sin tax"

Better idea than banning food advertising. How the hell else am I going to know when taco bell releases a new combination of a tortilla, beef, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce?

I have a problem with both. It isn't the government's job to protect us from ourselves. If I wake up one morning and feel like driving nails through my feet I should be able to. Same thing goes with chomping on a two handed taco from Taco Bueno.

The less government interference in our lives the better. As far as I'm concerned the only things the federal government should be doing are:

Defending the country
Delivering the mail
Printing the currency

And Id say the vast majority of people would disagree with you.

And that my friend is exactly why this country is going down the crapper. The idea of self reliance is dying and being replaced with a culture of dependency on the government.

If you think youre truly self reliant, youre full of sh*t. Honestly. No one is or can possibly be even remotely self reliant in 2005.

I don't need the government taking care of me or telling me what I can or cannot do with my life and my body.

Dont get me wrong, I agree with you on that point. The government shouldnt tell you what to do, as long as youre not hurting anyone else.

But taxes are a necessary evil. Regardless of what you believe, you are not an island. Your rely on more people to live your life the way you do than you can possibly imagine. And a certain amount of money is necessary to keep the system you rely upon glued together and working properly.

That money has to come from somewhere. All I'm saying is given a choice, Id rather that money came from some places than others. The government should not prohibit or tell you to or not to do half the things it does. But I dont see a problem with rewarding people for making no-brainer decisions, while in no way outright prohibiting those things that we all love to do but know we probably shouldnt do it as much as we do.

Who makes that decision? Careful, you are treading on a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slippery slope.

Assumedly, the legislative bodies that we the people elect to represent us.

And you are willing to trust that group of idiots with a decision that affects your pocketbook based on what you eat, drink, etc??

Corruption and idiocy in politics is an entirely different issue altogether. Id like to see changes made that take the money out of politics, but itll be centuries before that ever changes.

But anyway, youve missed the point entirely. In theory, It would only affect the pocketbook of a minority of idiots who gorge themselves on fast food every day, smoke two packs and wash it down with a bottle of vodka, while driving an SUV. Those who sinned moderately would pay higher sin tax, and lower gas tax, effectively canceling out the hit to your pocketbook. And if money is your sole purpose in life, you could just as easily save money by not doing all of the above.

Let me make this perfectly clear. You cannot legislate morality. The same thing goes for health issues. It is not the governments place to use the tax code as a punative measure in order to get people to behave the way the government would want them to.

Always entertaining to see someone fall back on platitudes when their rational argument falls flat on its face. 😛

 

[Proletariat]

Thats Medicine Bear for ya.

He does say some ridiculous things sometimes that turn out to be pretty funny though.

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
wont matter. people will just do what they want to do.

also, its not the governments responsibility to make sure i eat well

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Originally posted by: CHfan4ever
Someone said that the obesity isnt the government fault and should not get involve.While i totally agree with your statement, obesity cost millions and millions of dollars to the government already.So in a way, if the government can help the situation so it can cost them less or make them do more money, they should get involved in some way.Our government in Quebec are heaviy hitting on gambling and removing poker machines from bars and from regions who the economic situation below average.

The idea of "taxing" fast-food is maybe a good one.Want good non-healty food? Pay the price.If it would cost me double to buy fast food compare to hygienic good, i would consider 2x time first, to open a fast-food store, or second, to even purchase food for diner.

We live in a society where HEALTY FOOD cost more usualy than fast food.So we customer, go directly where it cost less.

the fact that individuals poor self-control and bad decisions costs the goverment (and me indirectly) is another problem entirely

 

[Phoenix86]

I have a solution: Why don't parents stop feeding their children what they do, and *gasp* maybe get them involved in something outside the house for excersize?