Kontan.

Waiting for Deadliest Catch to start we watched a CNBC evaluation of obesity which was accusatory of the golden arches. Is it really their fault that America’s obesity rate is soaring? Yes their Big Burger has over 1000 calories, but it is the consumer who chooses to make the purchase. It is the consumer who chooses to eat the burger, the fries, and drink the big drink. Healthy choices are available. No, the healthy choices are not as tasty…some say. I think their fine, but then I’m one who avoids fast food and orders off the dollar menu when it is unavoidable. Several weeks ago I splurged and got the 1/4 pound of beef burger. Wow, regret that decision. If you go off fast food for a while and then venture down that path again, wow…it can mess you up. I shall spare you the details.

It isn’t the fault of the golden arches or any other fast food chain…it is the fault of the consumer. Now, fast food chains certainly do not make it easier, but it is not the place of any government to force a business to no longer sell burgers because the nation is getting fatter. There should be an attempt to inform and fast food chains should have a required level of transparency. Ultimately, it is up to the consumer to make wise choices.

Does this mean one should avoid a burger and fries? No, but eat responsibly.