(I had to create an account to access this page, but it's the best plain explanation of the ban that I could find. All of the newer articles are reactions to it instead of explanations.)
I realize that trans fat is "bad for you" and all that jazz. I'm not arguing with that. In fact, I think the addition of trans fat to the nutrition labels is a really good thing. I'm all for disclosure. I think that consumers should be told what they're getting then be allowed to make their own decisions. I know, it's a weird concept.
Kelly gave me the book Animal Farm for Christmas. Here's a quick quote:
He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?Yeah, good point. We'd better ban those things lest anyone make their own decisions.
On a good note, most of the commentaries I've seen, like this one from the Washington Post, acknowledge how ridiculous this law is. At least there's educated people in the media (even if not among politicians and voters.)
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