I just can't believe this!

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Originally Posted by paddyob

I think it is funny that they ban fast food.... but not cigarettes which are PROVEN to be a drain on the health care system. The fact that several Canadian provinces are suing BIG TOBACCO for compensation but refuse to make it illegal. Basically they are sending the message that McDonalds is worse than smoking.

No offense to smokers, but even smokers know the dangers. It becomes pro-choice.... good or bad.

ya except tobacco is buried in tax. Food under $4 is only subject to 6 or 7 percent. I'm not trying to make an excuse for tabacco.....really I wouldn't mind if junk food had a separate tax. Infact my idea is to tax junk food and subsidize healthier choices and make it income neutral for the government. I think you would see a huge drop in obesity if this were to happen.