The Wussification of America

The Wussification of America

One expects hypocrisy from liberals, it’s their stock in trade. Charlie Rangel epitomizes it but he’s hardly alone. When they legislate their hypocrisy, it’s offensive. When that legislation is intended to further nannify, wussify, American kids, it becomes grossly offensive.

Cases in point come to us from those bastions of liberal hypocrisy, New York City and New York State.

Three hundred thirty five pound Democrat Leroy Comrie is a rather rotund New York City councilman from St. Albans, Queens County. The super-sized Comrie loves his Slurpees and is especially fond of Big Macs and fries although he despises the idea of Mickey D’s Happy Meals for kids because they include toys.

Apparently trying to endear himself to Michelle Obama and her campaign against fat kids, the 51 year old Comrie admits, “I’m a fast-food aficionado. My typical lunch is getting something from Popeye’s or McDonald’s,” which is not to suggest he wants kids to do the same. Accordingly and keeping with Democrat affinity for a nanny state and firm belief that people can’t think for themselves, he has introduced a measure in the City Council that would force restaurants ”to yank toys from any kids meal with more than 500 calories . . . [which] he says will steer children to healthier options and help them avoid his fate:” http://nyp.st/hrRCsX

That’s all fine and good, Mr. Comrie, but . . .
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