Comments on: Thompson: Don't let the government tell you what to eat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mike -- Harriman, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-274519 Mike -- Harriman, TN Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:28:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-274519 Amazing that some American's actually think the government should dictate everything about our personal lives. Keep the message coming Fred -- some of these liberal idiots may finally get the point that we are a free people, in a free country - with a high level of personal responsiblity. VOTE FRED in 2008! Amazing that some American's actually think the government should dictate everything about our personal lives. Keep the message coming Fred - some of these liberal idiots may finally get the point that we are a free people, in a free country – with a high level of personal responsiblity. VOTE FRED in 2008!

]]> By: Mike, Rockville MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-172323 Mike, Rockville MD Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:47:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-172323 The important point here is that Mr. Thompson understand what "federalism" is and why it's important. A "mouthwatering" buffet is just an example to make his point. Colleen, what do you mean the government can decide who you can marry? You're free to marry anyone of the opposite sex by mutual consent... as long as it's not a brother or close cousin. Ooops. Sorry to bring up that annoying little thing known as 'precedent'. The important point here is that Mr. Thompson understand what "federalism" is and why it's important. A "mouthwatering" buffet is just an example to make his point.

Colleen, what do you mean the government can decide who you can marry? You're free to marry anyone of the opposite sex by mutual consent... as long as it's not a brother or close cousin.

Ooops. Sorry to bring up that annoying little thing known as 'precedent'.

]]> By: Coleen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-171748 Coleen Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:04:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-171748 dont let the government tell me what to eat but by all means MAKE teh government tell me who to marry. perfect sense. dont let the government tell me what to eat but by all means MAKE teh government tell me who to marry. perfect sense.

]]> By: James, Bowling Green, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-171331 James, Bowling Green, KY Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:07:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-171331 Thompson is right. It is NONE of the federal government's business (or anyone else's, for that matter) to make your individual food choices for you. I agree that people need to start exercising (and I don't just mean in the physical sense) some personal responsibility for the food choices they make. As a previous poster noted, if you need the government to make your decisions for you, then you're beyond help. Thompson is right. It is NONE of the federal government's business (or anyone else's, for that matter) to make your individual food choices for you.

I agree that people need to start exercising (and I don't just mean in the physical sense) some personal responsibility for the food choices they make.

As a previous poster noted, if you need the government to make your decisions for you, then you're beyond help.

]]> By: John D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170913 John D Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:04:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170913 Seat belts, helmets, driving 55 MPH. How many good ideas have turned into mandates? Didn't I read somthing yesterday about the Congress passing a bill to mandate what may be served in schools? Seat belts, helmets, driving 55 MPH. How many good ideas have turned into mandates? Didn't I read somthing yesterday about the Congress passing a bill to mandate what may be served in schools?

]]> By: John Louisville, Ky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170908 John Louisville, Ky Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:37:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170908 "I'd say kudos to Thompson if this country wasn't the fattest nation in the world. We have far too many obese people to let nutritional guidelines be ignored" "To let them be ignored"? Are you actually advocating that the federal government be given the power to make sure individuals in a free country don't "ignore" the nutrition guidelines? It sure the heck seems you are saying that. "I'd say kudos to Thompson if this country wasn't the fattest nation in the world. We have far too many obese people to let nutritional guidelines be ignored"

"To let them be ignored"? Are you actually advocating that the federal government be given the power to make sure individuals in a free country don't "ignore" the nutrition guidelines? It sure the heck seems you are saying that.

]]> By: C.Gallicchio,colubus OH-IO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170689 C.Gallicchio,colubus OH-IO Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:15:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170689 If the goverment wishes to intrude apon ur right to chose what to eat, Then then the next step is to take whatever else you might find enjoyable . The goverments job is to make sure of security of personal property , the protection of the country and relations with other countries. They are not there to tell you what to eat drink or even what place to vacation at. When you chose to give your rights to another or a goverment then you have already lost your free will .Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is what our founding fathers fought so hard to obtain .And if u do not question your leaders on all decisions that they make ,it only makes it that much easier for them to take them away. Fight the good fight and question all authority , cause when you dont you are already a slave to the system. If the goverment wishes to intrude apon ur right to chose what to eat, Then then the next step is to take whatever else you might find enjoyable . The goverments job is to make sure of security of personal property , the protection of the country and relations with other countries. They are not there to tell you what to eat drink or even what place to vacation at. When you chose to give your rights to another or a goverment then you have already lost your free will .Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is what our founding fathers fought so hard to obtain .And if u do not question your leaders on all decisions that they make ,it only makes it that much easier for them to take them away. Fight the good fight and question all authority , cause when you dont you are already a slave to the system.

]]> By: Heather K. Ft. Gordon, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170650 Heather K. Ft. Gordon, GA Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:50:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170650 Grow up and do your jobs. Quit trying to take my (and everyone else's) money to pay the government to tell us common sense rules about eating. If you're not grown up enough to educate your own children about nutrition move to England or somewhere else that is already paying high taxes for a nanny-state to take care of them complete with diminished care (the gov't is an EXPENSIVE middleman after all, it has to cut somewhere and it won't make cuts to itself - heh) and ridiculous rules. And most of all, mind your own darn business! It's almost a lost form of manners, I know, but you can do it if you really try. Don't worry about what others are doing, worry about what you're doing. I'm getting *disgusted* with all these liberals sounding like worried little old ladies with tons of neuroses. Blech! My husband serves his country for the likes of you? Thank God he's almost retired. Grow up and do your jobs. Quit trying to take my (and everyone else's) money to pay the government to tell us common sense rules about eating. If you're not grown up enough to educate your own children about nutrition move to England or somewhere else that is already paying high taxes for a nanny-state to take care of them complete with diminished care (the gov't is an EXPENSIVE middleman after all, it has to cut somewhere and it won't make cuts to itself – heh) and ridiculous rules. And most of all, mind your own darn business! It's almost a lost form of manners, I know, but you can do it if you really try. Don't worry about what others are doing, worry about what you're doing. I'm getting *disgusted* with all these liberals sounding like worried little old ladies with tons of neuroses. Blech! My husband serves his country for the likes of you? Thank God he's almost retired.

]]> By: Kim Davie, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170640 Kim Davie, FL Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:47:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170640 It seemed to me the REPORTER said that Fred dismissed the ENTIRE idea of preventative care. From what was reported that FRED SAID, he was talking about not having some bureaucrat on the East coast tell me what to eat - which I agree with. The quotes and the summary don't match. It seemed to me the REPORTER said that Fred dismissed the ENTIRE idea of preventative care.

From what was reported that FRED SAID, he was talking about not having some bureaucrat on the East coast tell me what to eat – which I agree with.

The quotes and the summary don't match.

]]> By: Rapscallion, East Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170627 Rapscallion, East Texas Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:37:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170627 But it is OK for "the government" to tell you you can't eat pot? How about antifreeze? Should "the government" be able to prohibit me from eating antifreeze? <b><i>Somebody stop me<i>!!!<b> But it is OK for "the government" to tell you you can't eat pot? How about antifreeze? Should "the government" be able to prohibit me from eating antifreeze? Somebody stop me!!!

]]> By: ProConServative Santa Maria CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170561 ProConServative Santa Maria CA Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:49:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170561 You liberals are, in every sense of the word, HYSTERICAL! Why do Conservatives scare you so, when they want gov't OUT of your lives? Have you missed that point? Conservatives believe Gov't should be limited. I'll add that's especially valid when Gov't is incompetent and overpriced. Libs wake up- you're being played by politicians who lack concern for you and the competence (even desire) to execute their utopian promises. Hey, how's that anti-war candidate of yours doing? Here's an idea: ask less of your Federal government, and expect more from State & local. You'll be happier, better served and MUCH better-represented. You liberals are, in every sense of the word, HYSTERICAL!
Why do Conservatives scare you so, when they want gov't OUT of your lives? Have you missed that point?

Conservatives believe Gov't should be limited. I'll add that's especially
valid when Gov't is incompetent
and overpriced.

Libs wake up- you're being played by
politicians who lack concern for you and the competence (even desire) to execute their utopian promises. Hey, how's that anti-war candidate of yours doing?

Here's an idea: ask less of your Federal government, and expect more from State & local. You'll be happier, better served and MUCH better-represented.

]]> By: db, west palm bch, florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170552 db, west palm bch, florida Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:43:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170552 ha, ha, now that's funny!! Leave it to a fat guy to get mad about something that like! ha, ha, now that's funny!! Leave it to a fat guy to get mad about something that like!

]]> By: Steve, North Versailles, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170532 Steve, North Versailles, PA Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:31:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170532 <i>Should we not teach kids how to brush their teeth, not teach them gym class, not teach drivers' ed, etc.?</i> Considering that the Federal government teaches none of those things, I assume the agreed-upon answer is "No it shouldn't." Should we not teach kids how to brush their teeth, not teach them gym class, not teach drivers' ed, etc.?

Considering that the Federal government teaches none of those things, I assume the agreed-upon answer is "No it shouldn't."

]]> By: Michelle, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170531 Michelle, Ohio Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:31:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170531 "Preventive education is NOT telling you what to eat or do. Should we not teach kids how to brush their teeth, not teach them gym class, not teach drivers' ed, etc.? He's confusing education with coercion. Typical Republican propaganda about the role of government." Are you kidding me? Yes, you should teach your children to brush their teeth, but the GOVERNMENT is not REQUIRED to do it FOR YOU. It's called PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Liberals. They just don't get it. "Preventive education is NOT telling you what to eat or do. Should we not teach kids how to brush their teeth, not teach them gym class, not teach drivers' ed, etc.? He's confusing education with coercion. Typical Republican propaganda about the role of government."
Are you kidding me? Yes, you should teach your children to brush their teeth, but the GOVERNMENT is not REQUIRED to do it FOR YOU. It's called PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Liberals. They just don't get it.

]]> By: cmblake6 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170490 cmblake6 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:46:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170490 What he is saying is not that nutritional education shouldn't be taught, it's that the gummint should NOT mandate what you eat. You know what each food IS, now make your own choice as to whether you eat it or not. What he is saying is not that nutritional education shouldn't be taught, it's that the gummint should NOT mandate what you eat. You know what each food IS, now make your own choice as to whether you eat it or not.

]]> By: KAL, La Mirada, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170488 KAL, La Mirada, CA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:43:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170488 Finally! A candidiate that actually understands the limited role of the federal government. And as a nice bonus, he believes in federalism, dual sovereignty, and freedom. We need more candiates like Thompson! -KAL Finally! A candidiate that actually understands the limited role of the federal government. And as a nice bonus, he believes in federalism, dual sovereignty, and freedom. We need more candiates like Thompson! -KAL

]]> By: Jack Naples Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170469 Jack Naples Fl Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:33:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170469 Well I am from Arkansas and I brush my tooth daily Well I am from Arkansas and I brush my tooth daily

]]> By: Izzy, Philly, Penn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170461 Izzy, Philly, Penn Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:24:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170461 Thank goodness. Im sick of being told what to eat. Finally, a smart person.XD Thank goodness. Im sick of being told what to eat. Finally, a smart person.XD

]]> By: Matt Matlock, Redding, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170450 Matt Matlock, Redding, CA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:15:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170450 Any of you who use statements like "you liberals" or "you conservatives" must be very happy living in the safety of your own delusions. Send me a postcard. Any of you who use statements like "you liberals" or "you conservatives" must be very happy living in the safety of your own delusions. Send me a postcard.

]]> By: RNotR2 Langhorne PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170445 RNotR2 Langhorne PA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:14:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170445 Election are nothing more than the advance sale of stolen property. - HL Mencken Election are nothing more than the advance sale of stolen property. – HL Mencken

]]> By: David, Centerview, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170431 David, Centerview, MO Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:06:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170431 When is the Government going to take their own advice? Why don't they force Obama to quit smoking or force Ted Kennedy to quit drinking so much before they tell us to quit eating so much? Government needs to stay out of the people's lives. Fat kids are the parents' fault and problem, not the governments, and fat parents are their own personal problem, not the governments....make your kids go outside and play and stay off the dad gum video games. When is the Government going to take their own advice? Why don't they force Obama to quit smoking or force Ted Kennedy to quit drinking so much before they tell us to quit eating so much? Government needs to stay out of the people's lives. Fat kids are the parents' fault and problem, not the governments, and fat parents are their own personal problem, not the governments....make your kids go outside and play and stay off the dad gum video games.

]]> By: Kathleen, St. Paris, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170425 Kathleen, St. Paris, OH Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:01:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170425 Go Fred! It is MY job as a parent to teach my children what is and is not healthy both physically and emotionally. I DO NOT want the government to take MY ROLE as a parent from me. Others on this blog appear to feel differently. I'm sure their tune would change if the government interfered in something they felt was important. Go Fred! It is MY job as a parent to teach my children what is and is not healthy both physically and emotionally. I DO NOT want the government to take MY ROLE as a parent from me. Others on this blog appear to feel differently. I'm sure their tune would change if the government interfered in something they felt was important.

]]> By: Richard Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170358 Richard Chicago, IL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:25:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170358 The Libs who've responded on this topic scare the hell out of me ! The people who scream the loudest that the government has no say in a woman's personal medical and healthcare CHOICES are now screaming the loudest for the government to make medical and healthcare CHOICES for EVERYONE. The astonishing thing is that the Libs can't seem to comprehend that their idealogies oppose each other on these issues. Kool-Aid drinkers one and all ! The Libs who've responded on this topic scare the hell out of me ! The people who scream the loudest that the government has no say in a woman's personal medical and healthcare CHOICES are now screaming the loudest for the government to make medical and healthcare CHOICES for EVERYONE. The astonishing thing is that the Libs can't seem to comprehend that their idealogies oppose each other on these issues. Kool-Aid drinkers one and all !

]]> By: G.T. Dallas, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170350 G.T. Dallas, Texas Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:19:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170350 Daniel, NY Who really cares about New Hampshire except the people in New Hampshire. No way should they have a major say in who is going to be president. What do they have, 50 people in the whole state, yet all the candidates run to do their bidding. That is just flat wrong. The Demo. and Repb. parties need to rethink that piece of stupidity. Daniel, NY
Who really cares about New Hampshire except the people in New Hampshire. No way should they have a major say in who is going to be president. What do they have, 50 people in the whole state, yet all the candidates run to do their bidding. That is just flat wrong. The Demo. and Repb. parties need to rethink that piece of stupidity.

]]> By: Ginger, Albuquerque New Mexico http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170327 Ginger, Albuquerque New Mexico Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:05:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170327 Fred Thompson's points are well taken. Telling you what to eat or when to go to the doctor (John Edwards' "health plan") is not, was not and could never be intended as the function of government. As Fred notes, we have plenty of healthy food information. (too much, in fact) Applying that as individuals is (apparently) where the problem lies, not in government mandates or enforcement. So where's the beef ? Not to mention the fried chicken and the mac 'n cheese ? (hungry !) Fred Thompson's points are well taken.

Telling you what to eat or when to go to the doctor (John Edwards' "health plan") is not, was not and could never be intended as the function of government.

As Fred notes, we have plenty of healthy food information. (too much, in fact) Applying that as individuals is (apparently) where the problem lies, not in government mandates or enforcement.

So where's the beef ? Not to mention the fried chicken and the mac 'n cheese ? (hungry !)

]]> By: Dennis Hyde, Maple Valley, Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170309 Dennis Hyde, Maple Valley, Washington Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:48:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170309 Who cares what NH thinks! They represent less than 3% of the US population. As for the Lib's ..... I'd Love to tell them what to eat ;-) Who cares what NH thinks! They represent less than 3% of the US population. As for the Lib's ..... I'd Love to tell them what to eat ;-)

]]> By: Aaron, Spokane, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170297 Aaron, Spokane, WA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170297 To Ba Gua Zhang: Government should not be doing any of those things. Parents should be the ones to teach kids what to eat, how to brush their teeth, and how to stay healthy. Good parents will do those things. Keep government out of our lives. Socialism is a disease. To Ba Gua Zhang:

Government should not be doing any of those things. Parents should be the ones to teach kids what to eat, how to brush their teeth, and how to stay healthy. Good parents will do those things. Keep government out of our lives. Socialism is a disease.

]]> By: Michael Harrison, Rayle, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170287 Michael Harrison, Rayle, GA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:40:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170287 Amen, Fred. Down with nanny government at all levels and up with individual liberty. Amen, Fred. Down with nanny government at all levels and up with individual liberty.

]]> By: Dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170267 Dan Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:30:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170267 Thompson seems to be the only politician running who is not afraid to be politically incorrect. Good for him Thompson seems to be the only politician running who is not afraid to be politically incorrect. Good for him

]]> By: Eric - Upstate NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170265 Eric - Upstate NY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:30:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170265 I agree that the government shouldn't tell people what to eat. It's a parent's duty to teach their children the proper way to eat... but for all you wonderful hardcore republicans out there, why are you for the gov't telling us that it's not right to get an abortion? Gotta love double standards.. If you're not going to meddle in people's business then DONT!! I agree that the government shouldn't tell people what to eat. It's a parent's duty to teach their children the proper way to eat... but for all you wonderful hardcore republicans out there, why are you for the gov't telling us that it's not right to get an abortion? Gotta love double standards.. If you're not going to meddle in people's business then DONT!!

]]> By: RJ DOG, Seattle Wa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170256 RJ DOG, Seattle Wa Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:26:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170256 WHY NOT !! They tell you every thing else. If We only all would do as the Government wishes, all our cares would just go away. WHY NOT !! They tell you every thing else. If We only all would do as the Government wishes, all our cares would just go away.

]]> By: Dave, Pensacol, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170204 Dave, Pensacol, FL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:09:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170204 When liberals start name-calling, it usually means a conservative just did something right. Before this, I've never payed any attention to Thompson. Maybe it's time I checked him out. When liberals start name-calling, it usually means a conservative just did something right. Before this, I've never payed any attention to Thompson. Maybe it's time I checked him out.

]]> By: Stephanie, New Hampshire http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170177 Stephanie, New Hampshire Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:58:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170177 The "I wish somebody would do something about how fat I am!" crowd needs to understand one thing. I am not put on this earth to pay your way. I'm trying to make my own ends meet and shouldn't have to deal with the added financial burdon of millions of scabs who make more on welfare than the illegals make working and a busy-body government bent on making choices for you. I can't wait to see how much universal healthcare is going to cost us when we can't straighten out social security and medicare. It's probably more efficient in Canada than it will ever be here. Fire all the thugs. I wish Fred had a chance. He's the only candidate that doesn't care what anyone thinks of him and says whatever he wants to say. The "I wish somebody would do something about how fat I am!" crowd needs to understand one thing. I am not put on this earth to pay your way. I'm trying to make my own ends meet and shouldn't have to deal with the added financial burdon of millions of scabs who make more on welfare than the illegals make working and a busy-body government bent on making choices for you.

I can't wait to see how much universal healthcare is going to cost us when we can't straighten out social security and medicare. It's probably more efficient in Canada than it will ever be here.

Fire all the thugs. I wish Fred had a chance. He's the only candidate that doesn't care what anyone thinks of him and says whatever he wants to say.

]]> By: Erik, Bowie, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170170 Erik, Bowie, MD Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:56:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170170 I'd also add, that Fred Thompson is addressing a non-existent issue here. The only instance of any government in the United States telling you what to eat relates to the issue of trans-fats in some of our processed food. Trans-fats are not naturally occurring, but rather, are a product of chemical alterations made to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life. When companies chemically alter food to thicken their bottom line, at the expense of our waist lines, that is a public health issue. I'd also add, that Fred Thompson is addressing a non-existent issue here. The only instance of any government in the United States telling you what to eat relates to the issue of trans-fats in some of our processed food. Trans-fats are not naturally occurring, but rather, are a product of chemical alterations made to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life. When companies chemically alter food to thicken their bottom line, at the expense of our waist lines, that is a public health issue.

]]> By: Ken Taylor, Roanoke, Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170166 Ken Taylor, Roanoke, Virginia Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:56:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170166 Liberalism, Socialism, Communism, and Stupidity; What's the difference? NONE! Liberalism, Socialism, Communism, and Stupidity; What's the difference?
NONE!

]]> By: Nic, Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170156 Nic, Dallas TX Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:50:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170156 Pete, you're a journalist. I shouldn't be able to know what you think...yet, I do. Pete, you're a journalist. I shouldn't be able to know what you think...yet, I do.

]]> By: therealist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170133 therealist Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:40:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170133 Less government = Less taxes = More freedom Less government = Less taxes = More freedom

]]> By: owl06, NY, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170130 owl06, NY, NY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:36:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170130 Oh please - what pandering. People are free to make their own food choices. That has never been at issue. Trans Fats are an artificial substance that cause great harm to the human body. They can be regulated like any other chemical. DDT was banned for a good reason, and so too should trans fats. Your grandparents did not grow up eating trans fats. Otherwise, there is an obesity crisis in this country, and the government CAN help - especially in the schools. The cost of not doing anything raises the cost of healthcare for us all. Oh please – what pandering. People are free to make their own food choices. That has never been at issue.

Trans Fats are an artificial substance that cause great harm to the human body. They can be regulated like any other chemical. DDT was banned for a good reason, and so too should trans fats. Your grandparents did not grow up eating trans fats.

Otherwise, there is an obesity crisis in this country, and the government CAN help – especially in the schools. The cost of not doing anything raises the cost of healthcare for us all.

]]> By: Thomas, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170127 Thomas, Phoenix, AZ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170127 The same people who advocate that government should "stay out of the bedroom" will nevertheless invite them right on in to the kitchen table. Hypocrites to the bitter end.... The same people who advocate that government should "stay out of the bedroom" will nevertheless invite them right on in to the kitchen table. Hypocrites to the bitter end....

]]> By: Jim, Fishers, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170119 Jim, Fishers, IN Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:30:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170119 'A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largess from the public treasury. From that time on the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the results that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world's great civilizations has been 200 years. These nations have progressed through this sequence: from bondage to spiritual faith from spiritual faith to great courage from courage to liberty from liberty to abundance from abundance to selfishness from selfishness to complacency from complacency to apathy from apathy to dependency from dependency back to bondage' --Alexander Fraser Tyler (1742-1813) 'A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largess from the public treasury. From that time on the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the results that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world's great civilizations has been 200 years.

These nations have progressed through this sequence:
from bondage to spiritual faith
from spiritual faith to great courage
from courage to liberty
from liberty to abundance
from abundance to selfishness
from selfishness to complacency
from complacency to apathy
from apathy to dependency
from dependency back to bondage'
–Alexander Fraser Tyler (1742-1813)

]]> By: A. Thin Wingman Buffalo NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170115 A. Thin Wingman Buffalo NY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:28:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170115 Thompson is totally correct that it's a willpower issue, not an education issue. It's become common basic knowledge that eating too many calories causes weight gain. Who in the world does not know this? All this "wellness" education from Washington over the past few decades has been accompanied by the average American getting FATTER not thinner. And it's not about food choices either. It's been shown that both high fat diets and low fat diets can result in weight loss. The issues is the AMOUNT of food one eats, much more than the types of foods. Thompson is totally correct that it's a willpower issue, not an education issue. It's become common basic knowledge that eating too many calories causes weight gain. Who in the world does not know this? All this "wellness" education from Washington over the past few decades has been accompanied by the average American getting FATTER not thinner. And it's not about food choices either. It's been shown that both high fat diets and low fat diets can result in weight loss. The issues is the AMOUNT of food one eats, much more than the types of foods.

]]> By: Ken, Sand Springs OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170113 Ken, Sand Springs OK Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:28:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170113 Fred is right-on. KEEP GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR LIVES!!!!! Fred is right-on. KEEP GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR LIVES!!!!!

]]> By: Charles, Tarpon Springs, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170097 Charles, Tarpon Springs, Fl Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:15:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170097 What a New Hampshire poll says about Fred is of little concern to me. I can't think of the last time I agreed with someone in New Hampshire about anything. I intend to vote for Fred! I don't want another Yankee liberal in the White House. I also don't want any more of government's help. Everytime they promise to help, it costs me more money! What a New Hampshire poll says about Fred is of little concern to me. I can't think of the last time I agreed with someone in New Hampshire about anything. I intend to vote for Fred! I don't want another Yankee liberal in the White House. I also don't want any more of government's help. Everytime they promise to help, it costs me more money!

]]> By: Matt, Vermillion, SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170090 Matt, Vermillion, SD Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:13:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170090 You spelled Tennessee wrong. You spelled Tennessee wrong.

]]> By: Linda Montgomery, Swarthmore, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170084 Linda Montgomery, Swarthmore, PA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:10:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170084 Thanks Fred. We need LESS government involvement in our private lives, not more. The lazy ones want government to control everything - so they don't have to think or develop their own plan of action. That's scarey. Too much like Hitler for me! Thanks Fred. We need LESS government involvement in our private lives, not more. The lazy ones want government to control everything – so they don't have to think or develop their own plan of action. That's scarey. Too much like Hitler for me!

]]> By: William http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170083 William Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:09:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170083 OF COURSE government should not be controlling or telling people what they should and should'nt eat. Do you liberals want to live in a 1984 Orwellian nightmare where the government has absolute control over our lives?!! ARE you liberal Democrats really so ignorant that you cant understand what freedom is? All the government should do for the people is keep the roads up to date, provide police and fire departments and the strongest military and that is ALL! Government has NO PLACE in my life, and especially has no right telling me what I should or should not be putting in my body. That is MY decision, and my choice! All of you same liberals that are such pro-abortion activist, and talk about your right to choice. Well it is my right to eat what I want, and I dont want the government using my tax dollars creating some costly program that tells people what to eat! STUPID!!! And I am not an old dinosaur, I am 26 years old!!! GO FRED 08'! OF COURSE government should not be controlling or telling people what they should and should'nt eat. Do you liberals want to live in a 1984 Orwellian nightmare where the government has absolute control over our lives?!! ARE you liberal Democrats really so ignorant that you cant understand what freedom is? All the government should do for the people is keep the roads up to date, provide police and fire departments and the strongest military and that is ALL! Government has NO PLACE in my life, and especially has no right telling me what I should or should not be putting in my body. That is MY decision, and my choice! All of you same liberals that are such pro-abortion activist, and talk about your right to choice. Well it is my right to eat what I want, and I dont want the government using my tax dollars creating some costly program that tells people what to eat! STUPID!!! And I am not an old dinosaur, I am 26 years old!!! GO FRED 08'!

]]> By: Greg, Monroe WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170065 Greg, Monroe WA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:01:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170065 The key words are "Federal Government". Fred is right, the feds have no business telling us what to eat. Federal government is not here to micro manage our lives, and it's just ridiculous that some folks think it should be. There are, however, many lower levels of government who are better equipped to take these positions or assist other agencies in keeping the folks informed. I don't know anyone who is saying let everyone get fat. But when it is said that the feds should stay out of our private lives, that is exactly what they mean. It does not mean that nobody should inform the masses about nutrition. Then again, there do seem to be people who think the federal government is in charge of everything and never even consider a more local approach. The key words are "Federal Government". Fred is right, the feds have no business telling us what to eat. Federal government is not here to micro manage our lives, and it's just ridiculous that some folks think it should be. There are, however, many lower levels of government who are better equipped to take these positions or assist other agencies in keeping the folks informed. I don't know anyone who is saying let everyone get fat. But when it is said that the feds should stay out of our private lives, that is exactly what they mean. It does not mean that nobody should inform the masses about nutrition. Then again, there do seem to be people who think the federal government is in charge of everything and never even consider a more local approach.

]]> By: Ciera, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170064 Ciera, Denver, CO Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:00:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170064 Democrates want the federal government to demand healthful living from our obese and smoking citizens. AIDS is a serious health issue. Guess they will have to also outlaw homosexual sex. what about STDs? Let's ban sex out of marriage. What about abortions. Dangerous to health (emotional/physical) of the mother. Deadly to the baby. Ban abortions. etc., etc. What about the dangerous side-effects of pharmacuticals? Outlaw them. etc., etc., Democrates want the federal government to demand healthful living from our obese and smoking citizens. AIDS is a serious health issue. Guess they will have to also outlaw homosexual sex. what about STDs? Let's ban sex out of marriage. What about abortions. Dangerous to health (emotional/physical) of the mother. Deadly to the baby. Ban abortions. etc., etc. What about the dangerous side-effects of pharmacuticals? Outlaw them. etc., etc.,

]]> By: Steve, Chandler AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170062 Steve, Chandler AZ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:59:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170062 Vote Democrat so that the Goverment can tell you how to run you life, what to eat, how to dress. Oh by the way, we will install live video feeds in your home to make sure you are following the rules. OBEY..or else Vote Democrat so that the Goverment can tell you how to run you life, what to eat, how to dress. Oh by the way, we will install live video feeds in your home to make sure you are following the rules.
OBEY..or else

]]> By: Doesn't Matter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170056 Doesn't Matter Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:56:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/04/thompson-dont-let-the-government-tell-you-what-to-eat/#comment-170056 I wish this was just propoganda, but unfortunately as we see in NYC and elsewhere, the government IS starting to mandate what we eat. But guess what? It should, as long as "it" foots the bill for healthcare. The only sustainable (sustainable as in will not continuousely snowball to an extreme) policy is for the government to not be involved AT ALL in our healthcare. I wish this was just propoganda, but unfortunately as we see in NYC and elsewhere, the government IS starting to mandate what we eat. But guess what? It should, as long as "it" foots the bill for healthcare. The only sustainable (sustainable as in will not continuousely snowball to an extreme) policy is for the government to not be involved AT ALL in our healthcare.

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