I agree that a specific lifestyle should not be forced on others. Unfortunately, many of the costs of the average American lifestyle are externalized through ou

I agree that a specific lifestyle should not be forced on others. Unfortunately, many of the costs of the average American lifestyle are externalized through our government. We are all forced to pay those costs. Examples: * subsidies which allow extremely cheap processed "food" * tax funds used to pay for sports stadiums * tax breaks for energy companies * tax funds used for environmental cleanup