skyrider 0 #26 November 4, 2010 Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #27 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteDo the parents have viable options? The premis of the iniative by Michelle Obama and supported by anidotal evidence on this thread is that there is a derth of choice. Outside of a US centric viewpoint in any government that has to burden the cost of obesity (and not just financial) has a responsibility to ensure that the population are educated to be able to make the correct choices and should try to influence them to do so. Yes, you can make a decision to not be sofa king lazy, and not buy the happy meal. Walk around. Get off the couch and do something. It REALLY is that simple . . . Well, it is, if you beliee that the government shouldn't be your life coach or your babysitter or your provider. Of course exercise is an important part of the equation but its only part of the solution, diet has to be included in any fight against societal obesity. Great! I agree, spend the time and money on education, not litigation to make a company submit to your will. Keep government out of our decision making processes. The government is not the one that needs to tell the children what they can and cannot eat. That responsibility lies fully on the parents. Unless you are one that believes that no one is smart enough to make decisions without government interference.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #28 November 4, 2010 QuoteUnless you are one that believes that no one is smart enough to make decisions without government interference. Can you wait a day for an answer to this one? I sent a letter to Senator Franken asking him what my position is on that. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #29 November 4, 2010 While I loved the McDonald's toys as a kid and they were one of the most exciting things in the world, it did make me want to eat that crap all the damn time. Pretty good tactic by McDonald's.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #30 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteUnless you are one that believes that no one is smart enough to make decisions without government interference. Can you wait a day for an answer to this one? I sent a letter to Senator Franken asking him what my position is on that. ROFLMAO..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #31 November 4, 2010 Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpgB.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #32 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg And we have a winner. It's not about health issues. You just don't want to look at it. We got it now.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #33 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg So you think Bog Brother shoudl tell people how to eat and live? Tehy are adults, they know they will die young...it is thier choice.."Educate, Don't Legislate" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #34 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg OK, another responce, "Some People"???? Who da fuck are these "Some People" to be saying how a fat pig can live, if they choose to be a fat pig? Strangely enough, there are thousands of men, (NOT ME) that woudl find those women sexy, so you think you have more rights to eye candy than they do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #35 November 4, 2010 QuoteI loved the McDonald's toys as a kid and they were one of the most exciting things in the world, My god - what did they do to you??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #36 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg And we have a winner. It's not about health issues. You just don't want to look at it. We got it now. Someone has to be honest around here. Sue me.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #37 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg So you think Bog Brother shoudl tell people how to eat and live? Tehy are adults, they know they will die young...it is thier choice.."Educate, Don't Legislate" And what the hell?? You just said "Tehy are adults" but we are talking about happy meals? Swing and a miss.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #38 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg OK, another responce, "Some People"???? Who da fuck are these "Some People" to be saying how a fat pig can live, if they choose to be a fat pig? Strangely enough, there are thousands of men, (NOT ME) that woudl find those women sexy, so you think you have more rights to eye candy than they do? Kids do not chose how they want to be when they are older, kids will eat what their parents feed them as they are growing up. It's not like little 4-5 year olds are looking in the mirror going: "Hmm. Maybe I SHOULD eat my vegetables."B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #40 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteDo the parents have viable options? The premis of the iniative by Michelle Obama and supported by anidotal evidence on this thread is that there is a derth of choice. Outside of a US centric viewpoint in any government that has to burden the cost of obesity (and not just financial) has a responsibility to ensure that the population are educated to be able to make the correct choices and should try to influence them to do so. Yes, you can make a decision to not be sofa king lazy, and not buy the happy meal. Walk around. Get off the couch and do something. It REALLY is that simple . . . Well, it is, if you beliee that the government shouldn't be your life coach or your babysitter or your provider. Of course exercise is an important part of the equation but its only part of the solution, diet has to be included in any fight against societal obesity. go read the food deserts thread. it's not cheaper to eat fast foot unless you're too fucking lazy to cook a meal-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #41 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg So you think Bog Brother shoudl tell people how to eat and live? Tehy are adults, they know they will die young...it is thier choice.."Educate, Don't Legislate" And what the hell?? You just said "Tehy are adults" but we are talking about happy meals? Swing and a miss. Yes , that is a picture of two FAT ADULTS...swing and a miss...try again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #42 November 4, 2010 QuoteKids do not chose how they want to be when they are older, kids will eat what their parents feed them as they are growing up. It's not like little 4-5 year olds are looking in the mirror going: "Hmm. Maybe I SHOULD eat my vegetables." You are right, the parent puts the $$ on the counter. Maybe if they put adult toys in the Happy Meal instead of kid's toys, they'd increase sales...... you know, like power tools, or blenders - I don't know what you were thinking of when you read "adult toys" although, admitting that the parents are the ones that feed the kids and not the government is a good step ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #43 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg So you think Bog Brother shoudl tell people how to eat and live? Tehy are adults, they know they will die young...it is thier choice.."Educate, Don't Legislate" And what the hell?? You just said "Tehy are adults" but we are talking about happy meals? Swing and a miss. Yes , that is a picture of two FAT ADULTS...swing and a miss...try again... And that is how kids end up when their parents do not put what they eat into moderation while growing up. When you're brought up on shitty food it takes a really strong person to kick the habit, mentally and physically. Strike 2...B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #44 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteKids do not chose how they want to be when they are older, kids will eat what their parents feed them as they are growing up. It's not like little 4-5 year olds are looking in the mirror going: "Hmm. Maybe I SHOULD eat my vegetables." You are right, the parent puts the $$ on the counter. Maybe if they put adult toys in the Happy Meal instead of kid's toys, they'd increase sales...... you know, like power tools, or blenders - I don't know what you were thinking of when you read "adult toys" although, admitting that the parents are the ones that feed the kids and not the government is a good step I'm not saying the government needs to start cracking down on how kids eat, but some parents are incompetent and don't care about what they feed their kids, it seems like for some kids the only hope for them would be government intervention, which isn't exactly ideal, obviously.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #45 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteKids do not chose how they want to be when they are older, kids will eat what their parents feed them as they are growing up. It's not like little 4-5 year olds are looking in the mirror going: "Hmm. Maybe I SHOULD eat my vegetables." You are right, the parent puts the $$ on the counter. Maybe if they put adult toys in the Happy Meal instead of kid's toys, they'd increase sales...... you know, like power tools, or blenders - I don't know what you were thinking of when you read "adult toys" although, admitting that the parents are the ones that feed the kids and not the government is a good step EXACTLY, look back before Mc D's started throwing in toys, every Fat kid in school, had Fat Parents...So who do we blame back then? (matter of fact, Fat kids still always have Fat Parents) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,132 #46 November 4, 2010 Dumb law. Most states already have laws that require places like that to post the nutritional info of their meals. Post the information and let parents decide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #47 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Just one more case of Libs wanting Big Brother to tell them how to live! Some people are sick of looking at this every single day. http://www.topnews.in/files/Obese_People.jpg So you think Bog Brother shoudl tell people how to eat and live? Tehy are adults, they know they will die young...it is thier choice.."Educate, Don't Legislate" And what the hell?? You just said "Tehy are adults" but we are talking about happy meals? Swing and a miss. Yes , that is a picture of two FAT ADULTS...swing and a miss...try again... And that is how kids end up when their parents do not put what they eat into moderation while growing up. When you're brought up on shitty food it takes a really strong person to kick the habit, mentally and physically. Strike 2... Then you are argueing my point, and not realising it, strike three your out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #48 November 4, 2010 Quote Quote I loved the McDonald's toys as a kid and they were one of the most exciting things in the world, My god - what did they do to you??? LMAO You should be in stand up AndyWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #49 November 4, 2010 Quote Dumb law. Most states already have laws that require places like that to post the nutritional info of their meals. Post the information and let parents decide. For once, we agree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #50 November 4, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteKids do not chose how they want to be when they are older, kids will eat what their parents feed them as they are growing up. It's not like little 4-5 year olds are looking in the mirror going: "Hmm. Maybe I SHOULD eat my vegetables." You are right, the parent puts the $$ on the counter. Maybe if they put adult toys in the Happy Meal instead of kid's toys, they'd increase sales...... you know, like power tools, or blenders - I don't know what you were thinking of when you read "adult toys" although, admitting that the parents are the ones that feed the kids and not the government is a good step EXACTLY, look back before Mc D's started throwing in toys, every Fat kid in school, had Fat Parents...So who do we blame back then? (matter of fact, Fat kids still always have Fat Parents) Yes, I completely agree its the parents fault, but like I said a lot of parents really don't look after their kids long term health and they shove happy meals in their kid's face because it's the only thing they can do to get them to stop crying. The only reason I would agree with government intervention is a worse case scenario because of all the bad parents out there.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
