Big Government
Food Cops Closer To Banning Fast Food
(July 23, 2008)
After moving out of committee yesterday, Los Angeles’ proposed “fast food” moratorium is one step closer to becoming law. It’s worthwhile to note that L.A. County commissioned a study last year, which found “fast food” restaurants were not significantly correlated with childhood obesity. This didn’t faze the food cops. The city official who first called for the ban continues to justify the regulation on the grounds...
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Big Government
Food Cops Target Your Freedom. We Fire Back.
(July 22, 2008)
Our national fascination with obesity attracts plenty of media attention. And with more than a few politicians in search of the limelight, that means there’s a lot of legislation focused on the issue too. At home and across the globe, food cops are going after our food freedoms. In Los Angeles, city officials are working to permanently ban fast food restaurants from building new locations...
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