Comments by "GodsOwnPrototype" (@GodsOwnPrototype) on "The nanny state crusade | The Spectator's Alternative Conference" video.

  1. Yes, however there are two points given against this: Firstly that with 'progressive' taxes & social services paid for from the public purse, big contributors & state decision makers have arguable interest in preventing waste and minimising avoidable costs. Secondly that we are social creatures, most happy & healthy, on average, within communities, where the concerns of others influence our actions & decisions. From where we are I think there is a balanced carrot & stick process that can be applied that will mirror harsh reality whilst providing support to the deserving. Having something like the NHS follow the form of a market service, (each person with a national health credit card & treatments 'paid' with costs transparent to everyone), would bring in more reality; as would having the Health MOTs that are supposedly happening on an annual basis that emphasise the hard facts of consequences. As for advertising, bans are almost always a terrible idea, what would be better compromise would be having a serious fact based view of what is a healthy balance, (that includes pleasure & indulgence), and requires platforms to reflect the 'servings' pushed in each day period to reflect that.
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  2. Absolutely
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