President-elect urged to take up obesity law

http://www.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10263668.html

With the list of unconstitutional bans growing in number by the day, it appears that some are wanting to push the envelope even further. The "think tank" Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) is pushing for President-Elect Obama to institute obesity laws, including increasing taxes on unhealthy food, a ban on advertising of unhealthy food in schools, and even funding to create a garden at every school. Best of all, they recommend the President enact this legislation in the most democratic way possible: the Executive Order (note my sarcasm).

What's the problem with trying to tackle the problem of obesity, you might ask? Nothing at all. I am all for taking steps to prevent obesity, it is obviously a huge problem. But the Federal government is not, and will never be, the answer to such a problem. Not only is it unconstitutional, it defies all logic. Do you want the Federal government in your refrigerator? Do you want nanny government to have even more influence at your children's school? I sure don't. Beyond that, when is the last time a Federal program actually solved (or avoided making worse) a problem within this country? The answer is never.

Soon, you may have to think twice before splurging on that Twinkie. Let's hope President Obama has enough foresight, and enough respect for the Constitution, to know that laws such as this trample on the Constitution and do a blatant disservice to individual freedom.