Questions I responded to in a discussion related to the government's role in food justice after reading "In Defense of Food" (H.R 1523)...
1. Why do people choose to eat products that are unhealthy for them?
I think people choose to eat foods that are unhealthy because these foods are usually readily available and pretty cheap. Also the food is manufactured with ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup that makes the taste better and more addictive.
2. What roles and responsibilities does the government play in framing your choices?
In framing our choices the government should not have any control as long as the consequences of those choices do not have a direct effect on others. The government should be responsible for providing unbiased, informative facts about food. They should also ensure that a monopoly is not created so the people have an equal opportunity to have access to the food that they choose to eat.
