Should the US government subsidise food retailers/manufacturers for promoting healthy eating?
No to the subsidies, no to the pressure. And here’s why: – Hands-Off Government – I like to make my own choices and accept responsibility for them. I’m overweight (just slightly, but it’s still an issue) because I do eat Hot Pockets. I love them. They’re quick and cheesy. They go great with Mountain Dew and a truck load of salty, greasy snack foods on the side – like electric orange Cheetohs. And I love this country because I can do just that, and not have the government step in and take the Hot Pocket out of my mouth. – Impractical to Define – What is healthy eating? That definition will carry a lot of weight according to your plan since it will mean millions of dollars one way or another to food retailers/manufacturers. Where do we draw the line? Is chicken noodle soup healthy enough? Peanut butter? Is cheese a prohibitive food? How about eggs? Would the subsidies be limited to places who serve fruit, veggies, plain grilled chicken breast, and tofu energy bars? Our court systems woul
