I've had a lot to say lately about Daniel Callahan, the researcher who proposed a policy of shaming fat people so we can "embark on a new era of zero tolerance for body fat." We all know "Closet Callahans." So obsessed are they with their own and everyone else's weight that … [Read more...]
Bloomberg’s Unabated ‘Ban Binge’ Shows Gluttony for Power
Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has attempted to ban salt, trans fats, big gulps, baby formula, escalators, colorful cigarette packages and styrofoam cups. That's not a complete list. Now, he plans to ban electronic cigarettes, according to newly drafted tobacco bills … [Read more...]
Kids on the Catwalk? What’s Wrong with this Picture?
So what's the big deal? Kids are being taught to "strut their stuff" on the catwalk for a "Global Children's Fashion Week" event? Many think it's harmless. What does it teach a child to be put on display, ogled and evaluated by adults for the purpose of selling designer … [Read more...]
Fat-Phobia at a Fever Pitch…
Was it a joke? Or are we living in an alternative universe? The by-words of the politically correct used to be, "tolerance," "diversity," "no-more-bullying," and "mean people suck." Now, in the name of "but we have to DO something, anything!" comes a proposal for … [Read more...]
The Emperor’s Styrofoam Clothes
What can you say about a mayor who continues to behave as if he is entitled to ban any substance, any styrofoam cup, plate or spoon, any item which he doesn't like or which he has decided is not good for us? Despite the counterproductive and destructive nature of such … [Read more...]
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