Tag Archives: health

Nanny State Wants To Lower Your Standard Of Living (For Your Own Good)

How to curb obesity: Tax calories, study says – The Washington Post. What a shocker!  A bureaucratic government panel of “experts” proposes to make us better off by requiring us to pay more for the food we enjoy.  Yes, our … Continue reading

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The Free Market Triumphs Over Crabs

Brazilian Bikini Waxes Make Crab Lice Endangered Species :: Bloomberg Human progress continues unabated!  It would seem that we are now close to eradicating pubic lice – a parasite that has plagued humanity for centuries.  It’s really an amazing achievement … Continue reading

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Thought Controllers Wrong Again / Is Being Overweight Actually Healthy?

A few extra pounds may be healthy I came across this story while browsing Google News.  It wasn’t at the top of the page under “Top Stores,” or in the “Editor’s Picks.”  It also wasn’t featured in the “Spotlight” or … Continue reading

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Five myths about healthy eating – The Washington Post

Five myths about healthy eating – The Washington Post. 1.  I own my body.  I should be able to eat whatever I want. 2.  To that end, I should be able to engage in voluntary exchange with someone who produces … Continue reading

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