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It is contradictory and counterproductive for an issue that can only be realistically addressed through individual behavioral change. The potential of governme

• HDThoreaun 2y ago
  The whole point is that "individual behavioral change" has failed as a solution to obesity. Now we are trying drugs.
  • s1artibartfast 2y ago
    Speak for yourself. There are a huge number of problems resulting from compulsive behavior, trained helplessness, and thoughtless consumerism. Obesity is one, but they also include widespread misery, substance abuse, and loneliness. I think it is still worth trying to help and encourage people to take control of their lives and thrive. That said, I wasn't criticizing drugs. I think they will help many with weight. I was criticizing the idea that sugar taxes and other attempts at government disincentives can reverse the obesity epidemic while the average American still watches more than 3 hours of TV a day and binge eats. Maybe we should try putting a flyer in the mail next? It is like trying to reduce domestic abuse by placing a tax on baseball batts - wholly inadequate for the objective and indicating a fundamental failure to understand the nature of the problem.
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