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Those are the two sides of the coin, Against. On the one side, the restaurant owners should be a little more responsible. But on the other, people should have the freedom of choice, but at the same time, should be wiser in their selections. And an all-you-can-eat buffet is a terrible idea, for many reasons. A lawsuit like that does not surprise me.
posted by
JimmyA
on June 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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It's a complicated mess, to be sure, but the key to it is that its what the irresponsible eaters in our society want. Because of the sufficient demand, the restaurants cater to this outright gluttony. I would hope, though, that restaurant owners would value more than their profits--that they would actually care for the health of their patrons. Yet, I am not one who subscribes to the food Nazis regulating everything. I think also news of the food Nazis throws fuel on the fire. People go to have a Heart-Attack burger in protest to overreaching Washington.
I heard a news story--and, sorry, I don't remember it precisely--wherein a man went to take advantage of an all-you-can-eat special at a restaurant. He had eaten eight hamburgers, after which the restaurant made him stop. He complained and threatened to bring suit.
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Against4WindsOn2Flam
on June 3, 2012 at 7:11 AM
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Maybe, TAPS, it's the "washing and chopping" that deters them because they're a little too lazy! My wife and I try to eat fresh fruits and vegatables all the time! It's better than anything else! 
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JimmyA
on June 2, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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As a parent, Bright, that's all you can do. As we all know, most of the choices people make in their lives ( and not just over food ) can really come down to a little common sense. Sure, have a couple of pieces of bacon or a sausage link with your breakfast once in a while . . . but don't do it every, single day! Moderation will always be the key. Less red meat, more fruits and vegatables! You can't go wrong!
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JimmyA
on June 2, 2012 at 6:12 AM
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Well, again luster, no one is holding a gun to people's heads and making them eat these things! Their only fault is offering these types of meals in the first place. It's supposed to be up to the individual to decide what is healthy for them and what is apparently not. But people continue to make these poor choices, and we all suffer for it, because now the health care industry is out of control! Weight gain has been directly linked to such medical problems as diabetes and heart conditions and the cost of health coverage rises to pay for it all! Again, it's a vicious cycle! 
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JimmyA
on June 2, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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That's just it, Sam. The restaurants and fast-food places should have at least some responsibility for stearing people away from the garbage and toward healthier diets. But they don't. They offer what they offer, and expect people to simply make the right choices . . . which they haven't been, thus our obesity problem! Your humble opinion is duely noted! 
posted by
JimmyA
on June 2, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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It is pitiful what people think up to eat, when there are so many wonderful and healthy items that don't need any preparation except for washing and maybe chopping.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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Hi .. You are so right! Greed and gluttony go hand in hand. I taught my children to cook from scratch and eat well. Some have held on to my teaching but others have fallen into the fast food or chips and dip era. Besides the health benefits, our economic situation would improve when eating good becomes a way of life. We've got to let those greasy burger franchices go broke and fatten our own purses.
posted by
BrightIrish
on June 1, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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the most fattening burger is 5 guys it just came here and the food is great but dripping with grease
posted by
Lanetay
on June 1, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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The greed will never end as far as I am concerned and the element that preys on the week will only continue in my humble opinion! sam 
posted by
sam444
on June 1, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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Well, adnohr, growing your own would be one way to solve the "chemical ingestion" problem. Buying organic is another, although, as you've said, those prices have spiked as well. But forgetting the money end of it for a moment, just the mere fact of people knowing what their choices are, and what they should probably avoid . . . or at least keep to a minimum . . . is the bigger issue. People don't have to eat fast-food everyday, although I do know some who do. Moderation, and responsibility, are the keys. Oh, and a little common sense helps too!
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JimmyA
on June 1, 2012 at 5:42 AM
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Some of the food was already spoiled before it hit the fastfood place. Note all the chemicals put into beef & pork & chicken...boosters, antibiotics, etc., and of course, all for the almighty $$. Besides eating delicious but fat food,
our body is also absorbing the chemicals. Organic is the way to go...but now that people are waking up some, the prices have doubled in that area too. Answer would be? Grow your own?
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adnohr
on May 31, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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Hopefully is right, FSI. I don't necessarily mean to imply that the whole fast-food industry should collapse altogether, just be a little more responsible, and offer more healthier food choices. Some day . . .
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JimmyA
on May 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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Recently there was an article in a convenience store trade magazine about food deserts, places where there are no healthy options for food. Hopefully something happens.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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Well, Utah, whether it's angels or angles, I know each business out there is in place to make a profit. Business is business, I understand that. I just felt that there should be at least some responsibility shown on the parts of the restaurants and fast-food industry when it comes to healthy food selections. Like anything else, moderation is the key ( yes . . . even I, the husband of a vegatarian, like a Big Mac once in a while ) What's that old saying . . ."I can resist anything but temptation?" For some eaters, their weak will is what gets them into trouble!
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JimmyA
on May 31, 2012 at 5:31 AM
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I meant (angles)...Not angels.
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UtahJay
on May 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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Personally, I like my junk food. I have been eating junk food all my 62 years and I am still as fit as most men in their forties, of course I like my veggies too. I believe it is up to the individual. I see nothing wrong with a little fast food once in a while. As for cost and making money, I see that the salad stuff cost plenty too, so I must believe that they are also playing thier angels of profit.
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UtahJay
on May 30, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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JimmyA~Thanks for your kindly thought old chap but it would take an act of God to invoke memories that would drive me back to booze again, and thank you for that salad.
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WileyJohn
on May 30, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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Re: JimmyA
That's true, Wiley. And 6' under is probably where most of these particular eaters are headed! As for that liquor cabinet, being pretty much a non-drinker myself, there wouldn't be all that much to pour down the drain anyway! But I understand your sentiment. I hope that one example did not invoke any bad memories, but I think it made a decent point concerning my discussion. Now . . . how about a nice salad?
posted by
JimmyA
on May 30, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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Re: This is a good post with some very interesting thoughts. I do know
That's okay, Kabu. You're allowed to rant! I usually try to choose topics of discussion that as many people as possible can relate to. I must admit that, before I met my wife ( a vegatarian ) I too would probably have been in that hamburger line. But now that I am older, wiser, and happily married, I understand the benefits of a healthier diet. Like I wrote, some people are just too weak, and have difficulties curbing these eating habits. More places should be giving people better options instead of catering to those making the poorest choices! Thanks for weighing in ( no pun intended! )
posted by
JimmyA
on May 30, 2012 at 2:12 PM
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JimmyA
Yeppers, that viscious cycle ends 6' under and yes you can trust me at your liquor cabinet only thing is I'd have to pour it all down the drain while you were gone. LOL
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 30, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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This is a good post with some very interesting thoughts. I do know
that it is all about money and if people refused to eat that junk, these money and Power hungry Moguls would/ do change their menus.
In Australia Mickey D. has had to have two food sections. One for the hamburger junkies and one for like me where I can get a good coffee and a slice of toasted banana bread and or fruit salad.
The Hamburger line is way longer than the healthier choices though!! Is it the food chains fault, or our individual choice that is at fault. Sorry this is your post didn't mean to go on so long
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Kabu
on May 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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