Nanny State Gone Wild: Massachusetts Bans Bake Sales

Example: I can't remember of anyone suffering a severe brain injury by riding a bike without a helmet when I was a kid, nor any of my friends in another town or even state. But, we have everyone so scared to ride without one now it's common to see. That's there tactic...scare everyone and then tell them what we do is for their safety! That's called conning you into believing they actually care about your welfare!

I don't truely believe all that regarding activity...there are still kids out playing ball and riding bikes, skateboarding, etc...even walking. We still have phs ed in schools. I think it's all the additives and chemicals they add to food. Compare it with what we used to eat, homemade baked goods and meals etc to what we have now with packaged foods easier to prepare..throw it in the microwave. Salt, sugar and words you can't pronounce are on every label. Why not just leave a good thing alone? Get back to basics. Stop with the junk in the junk food and I betchya it wouldn't be a problem anymore. Additves are added to keep you coming back for more...can you say addictive? I do agree with your other comments regarding personal responsibility.