Comments on: Prince Charles Wants McDonald’s Ban

By: The Florida Masochist

The Florida Masochist — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:35:12 +0000

One too many mallet hits...

Maybe we shouldn't take the statements of someone too seriously who can not differentiate between a beautiful woman and a polo pony. What do you think?...

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:33:19 +0000

Maybe if the prince helps Al Gore to stop looking like Jabba the Hutt and sign on to saving the world, Gore will help the prince fight global warming caused by too many hamburgers grilling.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:29:22 +0000

if i had to live under socialized healthcare i would definetely want Fast Food and Smoking banned. Why should i pay for other peoples bad habits.

By: Steve Verdon

Steve Verdon — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:16:46 +0000

Government can’t ban products that are a health threat? Better tell that to the makers of DDT and Thalidomide, they might find it surprising.

Sure which is why we are going to ban cars, pools, buckets, hair dryers and liquor.

There is nothing remotely “outrageous” about a government regulating commerce. That’s precisely what they are there for, mostly.

You mean other than the fact that it is authoritarian, no it isn't outrageous I guess. I mean who are we to go around engaging in what we believe to be mutually advantageous transactions. Why it is an outrage.

By: mmcc

mmcc — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:28:43 +0000

Now lets talk about taxing burgers and using the funds for healthcare!

By: John Norris Brown

John Norris Brown — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:03:12 +0000

The British are just jealous. McDonald's is the best restaurant in most British towns :-)

By: Don Surber » Blog Archive » Let Them Eat Tofu

Don Surber » Blog Archive » Let Them Eat Tofu — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:55:45 +0000

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By: Tlaloc

Tlaloc — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:52:19 +0000

While I personally find McDonald’s food to be among the worst of the fast food chains–and that’s saying something–the idea of a government ban on its product is outrageous.

Because?

Government can't ban products that are a health threat? Better tell that to the makers of DDT and Thalidomide, they might find it surprising.

There is nothing remotely "outrageous" about a government regulating commerce. That's precisely what they are there for, mostly.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:04:02 +0000

The idea of the British monarchy is frankly outrageous.

They're essentially a tourist attraction these days.

By: Triumph

Triumph — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:00:59 +0000

While I personally find McDonald’s food to be among the worst of the fast food chains–and that’s saying something–the idea of a government ban on its product is outrageous.

The idea of the British monarchy is frankly outrageous.