On Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:46:25 -0800, gtr > wrote:

> On 1/17/2013 9:34 PM, Pete C. wrote:
>
> > The key thing here is "free country" (for now) vs. "nanny state".
>
> Nanny state? Isn't that just code for "no industry should have their
> profits limited by the damage it can do to the customer"?
>
> > I for one...
>
> One among many on talk radio...
>
> > ...will make my own decisions on what foods I will eat, and I do indeed
> > pay attention to what is in them.
>
> I think that's code for "industries shouldn't have their profits
> limited by the potential negative press that were honest about the
> negative aspects of their products". If there's something bad about the
> product we have to find out on your own. Hire your own investigative
> team!
>
> > People need to wake up, pay attention and think for themselves rather
> > than surrendering more and more rights to an out of control government.
>
> I PAY them to protect me! Imagine saying that about lawyers: "People
> should pay attention and defend themselves in court rather than
> surrending more and more rights to their
> lawyers/doctors/accountants/grocers/plumbers/auto-mechanics."
>
> Take responsibility for all the things you're paying others to take
> responsibility for!
>
> When it comes to defending the populace against industries that make
> products or by-products that hurt the populace, the government acts *on
> my behalf* to defend me against them. Certainly it's better for
> industry if each and every citizen worked separately and ineffectively
> to ensure products weren't hurting them. But we have agencies DEDICATED
> to that task. There is a reason: efficiency and power. Individuals
> have neither; industries and loads.
>
> There is, after all, another reason to vote for candidates other than
> our desire for them to protect industry profit from the customers
> meddling.

I have no idea what's gotten into you lately, but I like it! It's
time someone called bullshit on that type of thinking. Sic 'em gtr!

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.