Originally Posted by
dubcac
They're still not telling us what we can and can't eat. You can still go get fried chicken and french fries, it'll just be trans-fat free. I don't see the big deal.
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I suppose it's the substance I'm referring to. If we can ban trans-fats then we can also justify banning caffeine, high-salt foods, MSG, preservatives or anything else that's not healthy for us.
Originally Posted by
dubcac
This wouldn't be the first thing that has been banned in the country, so I don't see how this case sets precedence...it has already been set previously, when the first item was ever banned for consumption.
Substances that have been banned so far have largely fell under two categories; substances that have an effect on people that cause them to infringe on others rights (ex. drugs, alcohol while driving) or substances that are unhealthy that others have a right not to be exposed to (ex. smoking in public). While trans fats aren't healthy, using it doesn't infringe on anyone elses rights. That's where the law should stop in my opinon.