My friend Jeff Schaler sent me an article from the New York Times on the current demonizing of fat. It gives a historical perspective to the issue and makes some good points.

However, the piece does show the Times characteristic bias in favor of government because it does not mention, even once, the enormous potential for tax revenue that is involved. Unless they are going to weigh people at the Giant Supermarket checkout counter everyone, including the emaciated, will pay the Twinkie Taxes. Also, think of the bad science, graft and corruption that will go into deciding which foods are bad and taxable versus which foods are good and non-taxable.

The anti-fat movement is just one more nail in the coffin of personal responsibility.