The comment that I was responding to, written by Morphing Libertarian was, “avoiding carbs is a good thing for most people no matter in what form they come.”
Morphing Libertarian did not specify that he/she was, “talking about straight starch and sugar, not vegetables.” I am glad that you are able to recognize that, “Meats, fish, eggs and vegetables are good for you. Junk food and pop are not.” I would add that whole grains, nuts, fruits, poultry, and other types of foods and beverages can also be important to a balanced diet. I have no idea what type of nutritional advice that you have been advocating.
About the same as you suggested.
But I think that those who advocate "cutting carbs" are speaking with the understanding that junk foods are essentially straight starch or sugar...or both. Same with sodas.
I do, however, differentiate between vegetables and fruit. Most of what you need can be derived from vegetables, many or most fruits contain enough sugar to fatten you up if you eat a lot of them. Especially orange juice.
Then there's beer.