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Originally Posted by milo
I'm much more interested in why its such a big issue for everyone. One oft quoted remark is that people were healthier during rationing because they weren't given the opportunity to over eat, well yeah but they also chainsmoked 50 unfiltered fags a day. I've heard people say irl that they detest (genuinely detest) those who are overweight for their lack of self discipline - all the while ignoring their smoking habit. The point im trying to make is saying overeating is akin to other forms of abuse borders on a truism, what im much more curious about is why its an issue..
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Because the government has a responsibility to protect the more vulnerable members of the populace from potential dangers, and we've already got rid of drugs and paedophiles.