The Food Police March on by Jonathan Berr - Essay Example

Maybe lawmakers need to consider making bicycles and gym memberships cheaper. Besides, it is a universal phenomenon that children are inclined to do what they’re told not to, and considering obesity is on the rise in children aged 2 to 19, it is really not a smart idea to tell them their favorite food items are expensive and therefore call for a rebellion.

According to my, taxing pizzas and sodas is unfair to the consumers who are conscientious about their choice of toppings and who actually take time to pick out the lesser of the evils for personal benefit. Even the healthy eaters will bear the brunt of this legislature, if passed, leaving many unsettled consumers. If the government actually is this concerned about peoples well being then they should consider bringing down the prices of health commodities. This article very rightly also raises the question of what food items are considered “healthy” and which ones aren’t and also who decides this. Chips are considered high-calorie, but then again you also have oven-baked varieties. It all comes down to making a choice, which should be an individual’s own.