[blackbart.223]

"In case you hadn't noticed we have a terrible problem with obesity and a health care system that's failing. What do you propose to do about that? Nothing?"

What do you propose to do about it? Ram you're beliefs down everyone else's throat by force of law?

[liberallarry]

You're only on #5 - out of almost 200 posts. Keep going. If you still feel that way at the end, get back to me.

[liberallarry]

What do you propose to do about it?

1)Stop selling junk food in the public schools.
2)Keep educating people as to the dangers of junk foods. I have no illusions about this. I know lots of people who smoke. None of them are fools. Everyone of them is aware of the risks and possible consequences. But that's real freedom. A lot better than the days of "Doctor-tested cigarrettes".
3)When we have a clear and definite idea of the dangers of particular foods force manufacturers to post warnings on their products.
4)As much as possible force people to pay for the consequences of their indulgences. For example, smokers should get no tax-payer help for treating emphysema. Similarly for drunks, drug addicts, and AIDS patients who have a history of promiscuous sex.
5)Fixing the health care system is beyond me. I'm working on it. See posts 195-205 5)