Tax fizzy drinks and ban junk food ads, say UK doctors

[davidthegnome]

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I'd appreciate if you could point out where I used any name calling. Perhaps you're referring to my use of the word stupid, to refer to what I believe is a stupid policy.

I also did not say that this would not have an effect. I said that it would be negligent. Which this is.

Access to any food and water should be a human right - with the number of people starving in this world, it's absurd that we're suggesting throwing out food that is "bad for you", it's better than none at all. The implication of this sort of legislation is that we lack the intellect or the reasoning ability to choose for ourselves. So, instead, our governments will begin taking steps to ensure that they can choose for us.

I don't care for fast food - and I could do without soda. The issue isn't (for me) whether or not this will improve public health, it is what the unintended consequences (though, perhaps, intentional on the part of some) of this legislation will be - here or elsewhere.