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Originally Posted by Adept Havelock
No, it's pretty clear you don't get it.
To inform them? Sure. People need good information so they can make an informed decision for themselves.
Not at all. A knowledgable public will be able to decide if they want to purchase a product made with trans-fats, or it's alternative. It's called "voting with dollars". If enough of the public decides they don't want trans-fats, the company will adapt or die.
Yes, that's how we know "voting with dollars" works. The people that purchased those products pushed the business to adapt to their demands. Thanks for helping me make my case. 
Sure. Their customers were voting with their dollars to continue using trans-fats, after the public became aware of the health issues. Or the FDA and the companies were not honest in stating they used trans-fats, but that's a different matter (legal requirements of reporting ingredients). Some would argue we would be better off replacing the FDA with a private organization, but that's a discussion for another day.
I'd prefer One. I personally don't care to have laws passed and give the government expanded power just because a few people are too lazy to take responsibility for what they choose to eat.
You do. In this instance, you get information about the effect of Trans-Fats on your health, and (if complying with the FDA) knowledge of what companies use them. You can use that to make an informed decision for yourself, as can everyone else.
I know it's tough to decide these things for yourself, but nothing worthwhile is easy.  |
Okay, NOW I get it.
You'd prefer NO regulation of ANY kind. NONE.
As if EVERYONE in America were kind, caring, smart individuals who took personal responsibility for their actions.
As if EVERY corporation in America was filled with kind, caring, smart executives whose driving passions were to think of the consumer first and foremost and profits second.
Well Dude, unfortunately, we don't live in a country like that. Whatsoever.
But let me know if you find one. I'd be up for moving there.