Zero tolerance for junk food at schools? - 04/07/06 - The Detroit News

Zero tolerance for junk food at schools? - 04/07/06 - The Detroit News

Is this really what we want from our government? Are people so irresponsible they need to be protected from themselves? Yes, there a ton of fat kids (LOL!) and yes, it is cause for concern but isn't this something the parents, or the child, should be doing? Kids, are getting fat, lazy and stupid, but is banning french fries really the answer? Wouldn't we be better served by spending money on teachers or books. IMO people should be able to eat (or do) whatever they want BUT they should have to suffer the consequences of their choices. If that means stuffing your face with junk and getting fat, so be it but, expect to be treated differently by people and expect to pay more for health insurance. Go ahead, eat yourself to death, I don't care. To me, eating crap is no different than smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Smokers are shunned, charged more for insurance, and even fired from their jobs. Druggies are the same way, most jobs require drug testing before they will even hire you. Some companies even use your credit rating to decide if they will hire you. The reason they do this is to determine your character, eating habits should be no different.

My point is, people shouldn't be penalized because other people can't control themselves. If I want a Coke and a pizza, I should be able to get it, don't take it away from me because the fat slob next to me can't control himself.