All Hail the Nanny State
And Michael Bloomberg is a Republican?
Oh yea, now the People’s Repulik of New York City wants to Micromanage what ingredients you can put in food you serve. Mind you, we’re not talking “Don’t put Arsenic” in foods. No. That’s too obviious. Don’t put perfectly legal things in them. You can buy it at the s6tore – just don’t use it.
It’s a crock of shit. This goes beyond labelling. This is Mommy telling you what to do.
I am so sick of the damn food police. And you know, I eat reasonably healthy. I’m not a freak about it, but I prefer leaner meats, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, reasopable portions. I’m 45 years old. While my bllod pressure and such is low, I’m of an age where I have to do a little work. But *I* pay attention to it. *I* read the labels. Like a grown-up, thinking adult. Even libertarian as I am – preventing fraud is legitimate for government. Truth in advertising – legitimate. Full disclosure – legitimate. I don’t think anyone has the right to brush wood shavings into your cereal and it’s your problem to figure it out.
But know something? A grilled burger, made from meat with enough fat to be juicy, some thick cut fries, all that? Popcorn made in coconut oil, covered in butter? Man, these things are great from time to time. I eat them – because they taste good. Kick ass. Pass the salt.
Nanny Michael says I’m not smart enough to decide for myself. He says I’m not smart enough to decide whether or not to play pool in a smoky bar. He knows better. The Government knows better.
Big Brother has your back.
Now THAT is scary.
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