Wearing seat belts saves lives, so therefore you should be forced to wear one, say defenders of this freedom-infringing statute.  You’re walking down the street and a police car races past, blue and red lights ablaze. Surprisingly, the police officer blocks your path, hops out and demands to see identification. “What seems to be the problem, officer?” you ask. “You were just at the McDonalds,” the officer responds. “Yes.” “You ordered a cheeseburger and fries?” “Yes.” “Sir, I’m afraid I’m going to have to take you in. According to our records, that was your third cheeseburger this week. Too many burgers are bad for you, and the government has laws against you engaging in behavior that might be harmful to yourself,” you’re told. Not possible?/Wayne Hoffman, Idaho Freedom Foundation. More here.

Question: Do you think Americans will be taxed someday -- for our own good, of course -- for over-eating?