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Originally posted by boobmaster
Today the dietary supplement ephedra, an herb which has often been used for weight loss, was banned by the FDA. I do not personally endorse the use (or non-use) of ephedra. However, I am SICK and TIRED of our government constantly taking away our rights and freedoms in the name of 'the consumer's best interest' when it suits their political interest to do so. They claim that 155 deaths are more than enough reason to justify the ban. If that is the case, then when can we expect the ban on tobacco products, which kill THOUSANDS more than that EVERY SINGLE DAY? That ban isn't coming any time soon. Why? Because big tobacco has millions to spend on lobbying efforts. The dietary supplement industry, on the other hand, does not. By banning ephedra, the FDA can make it look like the government actually gives a FUCK about its citizens when in truth it only cares about the almighty dollar.
Boobmaster
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Why would they ban tobacco when they make billions of dollars a year in taxes from that? What would they tax if they didn't have that? I certainly wouldn't look forward to being taxed more to compensate for it