[68skylark]

Don't ya' just love paying taxes?

I think I understand your point -- I hate paying for stupid programs that encourage an entitlement mentality in place of a work ethic.

But I'm not sure that spending on science is "waste." Science spending is one of the few things I'm actually not too upset about, compared to all the other stupid ways our taxes are spent.

Around my rural town obesity is just way out of control -- it's a severe drain on the economy (through taxes, lost productivity, injuries, malpractice suits, etc). And it's aesthetically offensive. And it can't be a happy way for people to live.

So a little research spending on this topic doesn't seem so bad.

[Independentamerican]

My Girlfriend and I went to cancun this past summer and we stayed at a hotel which seemed to cater more to families. After 3 days of socializing with other people and finding out where in the world they were from I came to realize that most if not all of the people that were overweight were Americans. Even the American children were overweight in comparison to most of the other children there. It really does not hit you that we have a big problem until you visit other countries and take a good look around.

[Glenn]

it's a severe drain on the economy (through taxes, lost productivity, injuries, malpractice suits, etc). And it's aesthetically offensive.

I demand proof!