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Originally posted by: pjstrohDon Diego makes the case that citizens have a choice and a voice when dealing with the private sector...but not the public sector. Funny, I thought those public officials were Democratically elected to do the bidding of the public...and are able to be democratically removed from office when they dont. But perhaps the local laws in Appalachia are different.
DonDiego is unaware of a public uprising in New York City demanding restrictions on beverage purchases. Besides, there are limits as to what matters public officials are to apply themselves and how, even when there
is a public demand for action. DonDiego opines limiting how much of a perfectly legal substance one may purchase exceeds those limits. Apparently pjstroh does not.
The Laws of Appalachia are similar to those of New York; no politician in Appalachia would attempt to limit sales of sugary drinks or lard-filled snacks. Just another benefit of living outside of a liberal gulag.
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Originally posted by: pjstrohSo the counter question to Don Diego is: Why does Don Diego believe that health conscious individuals should be penalized for the irresponsible health habits of others?
pjstroh makes an unwarranted assumption. In fact, Don Diego does not believe that health conscious individuals should be penalized for the irresponsible health habits of others.
DonDiego believes it is not an appropriate function of the Government to provide health care. In that case the unhealthy behavior of others would be a burden on themselves and/or their insurance company not on health conscious individuals and/or their insurance companies; the health conscious might even pay lower insurance premiums. Voluntarily.
One might say DonDiego prefers expanding personal freedom and limiting Government intrusion, . . . and emphasizing personal responsibility instead of the collective. Others prefer the Borg Way.
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Disclaimer: Don Diego's primary liquid refreshments comprise coffee, iced tea, beer, and occasional sugar-free soda pop, wine, and other spirits, . . . and rarely heavily-sugared drinks. Nonetheless, he defends the rights of others to behave differently than DonDiego. In fact, DonDiego would prefer if people behaved differently than DonDiego generally.
