On the one hand, I like the idea. On the other hand, this makes me cringe. A little too much government in my personal life, y'know?
And really, they're just treating a symptom, not the disease. If they're really concerned about the health of citizens, why not step up nutritional education, and add more physical education classes? Start younger, don't try to change habits of people that have been unhealthy for years.
I have to admit it would be nice to see more health food stores than fast food places. But I'd also like to be able to eat French fries on the rare occasions I indulge.
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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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