One of our greatest health problems and financial problems is cardiovascular disease and the money spent treating it. The research over the last few decades is very solid. It shows that trans- fats ( partially hydrogenated fats and oils) contribute to cardiovascular disease. This ban on trans fats is long overdue. The so-called “free market” cannot handle problems like this. People have always had some cardiovascular disease. If you eat margarine containing trans fats for twenty years and then have a heart attack, does that mean you will stop eating trans fats? Some things are best done by private entrepeneurs, but food safety should be one of the most important realms of government. We should probably feel bad that our government has been pressured by agribusiness corporations to do less food safety when it should do more.
Burger King in the UK used to make a great bean burger…and their thick shakes were nice, too. I use rice milk (I’m not a vegetarian) as dairy clogs up my throat.. If I was given a choice of meat over veg. I’d choose veg – I wish I knew how to combine things so I could make the switch.
You’re talking a load of BO**OCKS. I’m not a socialist; and I suggest that you grow up and join the real world. It’s my mouth and I’ll put what I like into it..If a 400 lb man cornered me, I’d make his flesh wobble for so long, he’d be unable to move.
Your brain has been pierced by the hammer and sickle. Read the writings of the founders, both federalist and anti-federalist. You will find that you have missed the mark.
If there is an obesity epidemic and the insurance companies are not providing sufficient care and Republicans are scuttling Obamacare and single payer, then yeah, it is the government’s business to try to tackle the problem.
Odon Premium Member over 10 years ago
You say “I agree!” You totally misunderstood Michael’s comment.
eepatt over 10 years ago
One of our greatest health problems and financial problems is cardiovascular disease and the money spent treating it. The research over the last few decades is very solid. It shows that trans- fats ( partially hydrogenated fats and oils) contribute to cardiovascular disease. This ban on trans fats is long overdue. The so-called “free market” cannot handle problems like this. People have always had some cardiovascular disease. If you eat margarine containing trans fats for twenty years and then have a heart attack, does that mean you will stop eating trans fats? Some things are best done by private entrepeneurs, but food safety should be one of the most important realms of government. We should probably feel bad that our government has been pressured by agribusiness corporations to do less food safety when it should do more.
Stormrider2112 over 10 years ago
I’ve been away for almost a year and people still don’t know how to read Michael wme’s comments.
And you know what, fewer people eating trans-fats = fewer heart attacks = my insurance premiums might go down.
ArseGrammatica over 10 years ago
I hate it when governments want to protect their citizens.
pcolli over 10 years ago
Burger King in the UK used to make a great bean burger…and their thick shakes were nice, too. I use rice milk (I’m not a vegetarian) as dairy clogs up my throat.. If I was given a choice of meat over veg. I’d choose veg – I wish I knew how to combine things so I could make the switch.
pcolli over 10 years ago
You’re talking a load of BO**OCKS. I’m not a socialist; and I suggest that you grow up and join the real world. It’s my mouth and I’ll put what I like into it..If a 400 lb man cornered me, I’d make his flesh wobble for so long, he’d be unable to move.
pcolli over 10 years ago
By the way…you can’t spell “flattener”.
phdtogo over 10 years ago
You’ve missed the point oh obtuse one. Your diet is a personal choice. BTW, Tofu is an unhealthy choice, there are better options.
phdtogo over 10 years ago
Your brain has been pierced by the hammer and sickle. Read the writings of the founders, both federalist and anti-federalist. You will find that you have missed the mark.
nate9279 over 10 years ago
If there is an obesity epidemic and the insurance companies are not providing sufficient care and Republicans are scuttling Obamacare and single payer, then yeah, it is the government’s business to try to tackle the problem.