I just can't believe this!

[reefermadness]

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.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

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.

That is the problem, tobacco or alchohol would never be illegal as there is way tooooo much moula for the government. Remember what we would pay for either is mostly tax. Imagine if they taxed fast food like they do with cigs or alchohol, I happy meal would be $15 bucks then.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

That is the problem, tobacco or alchohol would never be illegal as there is way tooooo much moula for the government. Remember what we would pay for either is mostly tax. Imagine if they taxed fast food like they do with cigs or alchohol, I happy meal would be $15 bucks then.

I would pay $15.00 for a happy meal if a whole chicken cost $4.00 any day!Considering it all comes down to taxes,

A recent report from the RCMP says Canada's marijuana trade (nearly half of which is based in B.C.) is worth about $7.5 billion annually and is connected to weapons and explosives trafficking, cocaine smuggling and stock market fraud.-http://mostlywater.org

Pro's of legalization:
-$7.5 Billion taxed instead of smuggled out of the country.
-Countless lives saved from the elimination of drug violence and all the BS that goes along with it.
-Think of the burden off the court and police/ EMS systems, instead of having to deal with grow house's burning down they can be ready for us to have heart attacks from the McDonald's we eat .

If you get a chance watch the Union, very informative documentary.

[TheMikey]

This is ridiculous. A hamburger happy meal with a hamburger, apple clices and caramel dip with a chocolate milk is less than 400 kCal. It's all about moderation and making choices. McDonald's sandwiches really aren't that bad. It's the deep fried stuff like the fries and giant cola that makes McDonalds so bad.

Ever check out Boston Pizza's menu? Or have a Caesar salad from any restaurant?

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by TheMikey

This is ridiculous. A hamburger happy meal with a hamburger, apple clices and caramel dip with a chocolate milk is less than 400 kCal. It's all about moderation and making choices. McDonald's sandwiches really aren't that bad. It's the deep fried stuff like the fries and giant cola that makes McDonalds so bad.

Ever check out Boston Pizza's menu? Or have a Caesar salad from any restaurant?

Exactly... That is what I stated in a previous post... Eating out in general is bad, doesn't matter what the food or restaurant is.... High in Fats, Salt and Calories.

[kien]

Guys, I just can't believe it's not butter!

[The Codfather]

Getting back on topic, just so you know, 40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.