Well, at least it is according to Alec Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin has come out in support of one of the most blatant nanny state advocates in New York mayor Michael Bloomberg (shock, he's a Democrat). Mr. Bloomberg, who has declared war on tobacco, salt, sugary drinks and trans fats, is seeking a ban on soft drinks over 16 ounces. In traditional hypocritical leftist fashion, Mr. Bloomberg did so at the same time as he supported an official "doughnut day".
Mr. Baldwin talks about how he recently dropped 30 pounds and was pre-diabetic. Yippee. He states the Mr. Bloomberg's intentions are good. Fantastic. Last I heard the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Benjamin Franklin once wrote "those who give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety". What do those who would sacrifice liberty to obtain a government that tells them how to eat? No food? Imagine if a nation running a healthcare system got it in its head to control diet as a means to keep down healthcare costs. These are the people who believe they know what is best for you, after all, they're smarter than you.
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