[FrankR]

"The problem is that Americans get twice their daily requirement,because its’ in just about in everything as a preservative. "

I don't know if you're a real doctor or not - nor do I care - medicine is but another profession and a doctor is first and formost, a human. The intake of anything from salt to tobacco is only a problem when forced upon the consumer.

We have labeling laws in America and all ingredients - including sodium - is printed on practically everything, therefore it comes down to choice...and choice is very American.

So, if I choose to salt my food it will only be an issue if someone else is paying for my healthcare...*poof*...obamacare.

This total farce is for controlling our lives; if Americans want salt on their food, they will simply take it to the restaurant with them. They tried prohibition, and that didn't work either.

All the punitive, liberal laws do is drive the practices and products they object to, underground. Black markets spring up everywhere for every "banned" product. The government has Mexican nationals growing pot in our National Parks and can't do a thing about it...yet they want to confiscate our salt shakers.

After salt, comes pepper. There will be no end to this madness until we collectively tell them to "stuff it".

Forcing Americans to give up our freedom to cater to the whims of pimple-faced geeks who are still seeking utopia is stupid...and you can't fix stupid.

[Dr. Ursus]

Your employer pays for most of your health care unless your
self-employed.People with good health plans pay for medicare and emergency room patients.Personally,I resent
paying for healthcare for people who do not attempt to take
of themselves.However,I believe you have the right to make
your own decisions.Unforunatly,there’re a large portion of
Americans that are too stupid to take of themselves.