While America has built its foundation upon the notion of freedom, along with this comes the imperativeness of having self-control. Americans seem to be apt to over-indulgence and look towards external solutions to this problem via therapy, religion, surgery, etc... when in reality the answer resides in a simple word:
Self-Control.
Common sense and self-control also go hand in hand. Obesity is not caused by genetic disorders or a psychological imbalance raising the frequency of hunger pangs. Plain and simple if you frequently eat fast/fried food, neglect minimal amounts of exercise, and harbor other lethargic tendencies the condition of your health will quickly deteriorate. I am not a doctor or health professional, but merely come to these conclusions by simple observation, cause and effect, and common sense. Although, millions this year will go out and buy books and magazines that produce multiple variations of what I just said.
This becomes a greater problem when the government and other higher ups begin to police this self-control into our minds.
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The deal between the American Heart Association and the beverage industry, brokered by the former President Bill Clinton, will allow only unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water in elementary and middle school vending machines and cafeterias. Low-calorie and sports drinks will still be available in high schools.
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And while most parents are in praise of this movement, it only masks the fact that the parents of these fat kids are negecting their duties to embed within the child a degree of self-control.
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Mr Clinton, who has suffered weight problems and had a heart bypass operation since leaving the White House, said: “This is a bold step forward in the struggle to help 35 million young people lead healthier lives. This one policy can add years and years and years to the lives of a very large number of young people.”
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During my senior year in high school I remember when the coke machines were removed and how highly pissed I was that I could not enjoy a carbonated drink during lunch because some fat fuck needed to have one during every meal, snack, and interval inbetween.
How do you feel about the regulation, not only of soft drinks and foods, but of self-control in general? Is this a progress in our society or a set back allowing the government to furthur control our personal lives?
The rest of the article can be read here:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...164075,00.html