On 2012-11-27 23:23:28 +0000, Sqwertz said:

> But it is interesting to see the insurance lobbies go after the little
> guys regarding salt and fat consumption, helmet laws, anti-smoking,
> and numerous other activities that should be personal choice.

Which "little guys" are you talking about?

> Yet they don't dare go after the even bigger agriculture lobbies, which
> put plenty of people in the hospital each year and cause the insurance
> companies billions.

I can see why nobody goes after the "big lobbies": They're have more
money and will kick your ass!

On 2012-11-28 04:40:51 +0000, Sqwertz said:

> On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:12:23 -0800, gtr wrote:
>
>> On 2012-11-27 23:23:28 +0000, Sqwertz said:
>>
>>> But it is interesting to see the insurance lobbies go after the little
>>> guys regarding salt and fat consumption, helmet laws, anti-smoking,
>>> and numerous other activities that should be personal choice.
>>
>> Which "little guys" are you talking about?
>
> You and I and everybody else reading this. Restaurants and smaller
> manufacturers are often victim as well (no more soft drinks over 16oz,

That's in ONE city, right?

> no more salt, no more candy over 200 calories, etc..)

I haven't heard about these laws. Are they laws, or shriek-radio
talking points?