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In reply to the discussion: Ban the sale and advertisement of high-sugar foods to minors? [View all]Feral Child
(2,086 posts)and I generally refuse to entertain such tactics.
In this case, I'll counter by asking what mechanism you propose to enforce your restrictions.
Are we going to have "sign-for" lists, like the silly requirements for the purchase of pseudophedrine? Those have proven to be totally ineffective in stemming the availability of methamphetamine and are only a politically show to hoodwink the public into thinking the War on Drugs has any validity.
Will we require purchasers to show identification to prove that a purchase of a Snickers bar is lawful?
Will parents who purchase candies legally and then pass them on to their children be prosecuted and lose their ID/licenses?
Are episodes of "Cops" to focus on the interdiction of sucrose-smugglers?
Should we increase police patrols during Halloween, Christmas and Easter to squelch the trade? Should the constabulary set up roadblocks and stop-and-frisk tactics be used?
Don't you think that perhaps the volume of sales of sugary treats might prove logistically that such laws are unenforcible? Aren't there enough behavior restrictions on the books to satisfy you?
Where is the revenue going to come from to pay for the investigations and prosecution of illicit treat vendors?
We have more important concerns facing us than chasing down candy-pushers.
I'm sorry, but this entire discussion is just silly.
Schools and pediatricians can educate the public on healthy eating habits. Schools and recreational facilities should attempt to provide sufficient exercise to counter indulgence.
Get a grip.
OK, I'm done with this. If the Overly-Concerned want to waste their time crusading for a sugar prohibition, have at it. I've indulged you enough and won't address the ridiculous any further.
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