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New bill would make it illegal for restaurants to serve the obese
The Smoking Gun ^ | 2/1/08 | The Smoking Gun

Posted on 02/01/2008 4:38:48 PM PST by freemike

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To: TheZMan
"When they came for smokers I didn’t say anything... I wasn’t a smoker."

Watch the nanny staters squeal when something THEY enjoy is banned. I for one would love to see some anti-smoking activist porker get refused service.

21 posted on 02/01/2008 4:46:43 PM PST by boop (Democracy is the theory that the people get the government they deserve, good and hard.)
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To: freemike

Jeeesh - Sounds like something Bloomberg would cook up. Are we sure this isn’t NYC?


22 posted on 02/01/2008 4:47:03 PM PST by TCats
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To: freemike
"Make my breakfast order a dozen eggs, a 12 Oz. steak, 2 plates of home fries, a pound of bacon and a gallon of orange juice. And a bottle of ketchup."

"Burp. Whaaaaa?"

"You can't serve me? You might get arrested? What kind of freekin country is this?"

(Freedom leakin' away, leakin' away!)

23 posted on 02/01/2008 4:47:07 PM PST by Candor7 (Fascism? All it takes is for good men to say nothing.)
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To: freemike

Good..fat people are disgusting. We need more bars and restaurants that cater to hot babes in bikinis and mini-skirts (sarcasm off).


24 posted on 02/01/2008 4:47:51 PM PST by fkabuckeyesrule (Is it baseball season yet?????)
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To: All
... Republicans W. T. Mayhall, Jr. and John Read, and Democrat Bobby Shows.

There’s fifteen minutes of fame, and then there’s fifteen minutes of worldwide laughingstock. Enjoy!

25 posted on 02/01/2008 4:48:41 PM PST by dighton
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To: SandRat
The bill, which is likely dead on arrival,

Good. Let's cook it and eat it.

26 posted on 02/01/2008 4:48:56 PM PST by ItsForTheChildren
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To: muir_redwoods

lolol


27 posted on 02/01/2008 4:49:00 PM PST by libbylu (Mitten I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR MCCAIN OR HUCK..THEY CALLED ME RACIST/BIGOT)
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To: freemike

Good way to keep Michael Moore out of your state.


28 posted on 02/01/2008 4:49:11 PM PST by blackdog
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To: TheZMan
When they came for smokers I didn’t say anything... I wasn’t a smoker.

Consider this new legislation a warning shot across the bow for what is in store under nationalized health care.

29 posted on 02/01/2008 4:49:31 PM PST by NautiNurse (Plants are people too)
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To: freemike

“Is this a tongue-in-cheek bill, meant to point out how absurd the war on obesity has become? Or do lawmakers actually believe the myths that gluttony is the cause for obesity and that it is the government’s role to force people to eat and live how it deems best?

I called lead author, Rep. Mayhall, and asked if this was serious legislation or tongue-in-cheek to make a point. He kindly took a moment to answer my question while the legislature was in session. He said that while, regrettably, he doesn’t believe his bill will pass, this is serious. He wrote it, he said, because of the “urgency of the obesity crisis and need for government action.” He hopes it will “call attention to the serious problem of obesity and what it is costing the Medicare system.”

So, yes, this is for real and these elected officials actually believe this stuff.”

http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/01/no-fat-people-allowed-only-slim-will-be.html


30 posted on 02/01/2008 4:49:49 PM PST by secretagent
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To: TheZMan

I agree with you. I wonder if there is legislation on tobacco restrictions and tax increase on tobacco in the state and a point was being made.


31 posted on 02/01/2008 4:49:58 PM PST by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: freemike

There would be only 7 people left in Mississippi who can eat at a restaurant. Should be able to get good seating.


32 posted on 02/01/2008 4:50:22 PM PST by MARTIAL MONK
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To: freemike
OK, this is bill introduced by three people one of whom is a Dim. It has not been passed or even released from committee or whatever they do in Miss. Haley Barbour is the gov. Hold your fire.

BTW, TSG says it it likely DOA and I do believe the Pubs control the Miss. legislature.

33 posted on 02/01/2008 4:50:59 PM PST by Tribune7 (How is inflicting pain and death on an innocent, helpless human being for profit, moral?)
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To: secretagent

OK, that shot down my theory.


34 posted on 02/01/2008 4:51:17 PM PST by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: freemike

How long before somebody gets tazed for eating out at a buffet?

“Sir, put down the chicken leg and step away from it. Sir...Sir.....” ZAP!!!!!!


35 posted on 02/01/2008 4:51:20 PM PST by PalmettoMason (CRAm member-- (Conservative Republicans Against mcCain) Think you're entitled to my vote? CRAm It!)
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To: freemike

Hey, I’m all over this bill!! I’m skinny and with no fat people in line, I’ll get served faster!

I also want no vehicles larger than mine to get gasoline. Woo Hoo! End of traffic congestion for me.


36 posted on 02/01/2008 4:51:30 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: freemike
This proposed law is in flagrant violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Not to mention the brave souls battling anorexia.


37 posted on 02/01/2008 4:51:48 PM PST by FormerACLUmember (When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.)
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To: NautiNurse

“Consider this new legislation a warning shot across the bow for what is in store under nationalized health care.”
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Finally, somebody gets it!


38 posted on 02/01/2008 4:51:56 PM PST by Roccus (Nose-holder voter)
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To: freemike
Well, if they can't eat guess they can smoke instead. No, sorry, smoking is banned.

Boy howdy. What a hoot this is.

39 posted on 02/01/2008 4:52:16 PM PST by CH3CN
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To: freemike

If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny. Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)


40 posted on 02/01/2008 4:52:50 PM PST by Gone_Postal (We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat)
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