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Great example of excessive government control in the name of "saving you from yourself", or trying to look like they're doing something without actually doing a
by exabrial 6y ago
Great example of excessive government control in the name of "saving you from yourself", or trying to look like they're doing something without actually doing anything.
The UK government is regulating Twinkies. Lol.
- eyelidlessness 6y agoThis seems like exactly the kind of thing government should do. - it doesn’t take away meaningful freedom (you can still buy the product) - it regulates the right entity (the business is restricted but the individual isn’t) - it’s at least a minor public good (fewer people will buy trash on impulse, probably resulting in at least a small public health improvement) - there’s no moral hazard (no one can complain that it’s motivated by tax revenue) - parents will have an easier time making healthy decisions for their kids In my opinion, your response is an example of why the libertarian impulse is absurd. The only loser in this scenario is manufacturers who frankly prey on unhealthy impulses, and they deserve to lose.
- NicoJuicy 6y agoWell, the US has the most obese population in % of the world. So, great example of capitalism then? ( I'm just giving the same type of response as you did)
- jelliclesfarm 6y agoActually US is the 12th most obese population in the world. At 36.2%. https://obesity.procon.org/global-obesity-levels/ https://obesity.procon.org/global-obesity-levels/