Good News For Voters

Maybe it was Herald overhype that reversed the decision banning bake sales at schools, which often serve as polling places.  I heard the good news on WBUR this AM, driving down the 95 Freeway to University Ave.

Yes, obesity is a problem, in small and subtle, yet profound ways.  There is the increase in diabetes.  As the New York Times Magazine pointed out a couple of weeks ago, it can lead to early menarche, with accompanying social issues.  Heart disease is another problem.

That said, Government banning of bake sales, even if only in schools [at this point in time] seems over the top.  For one thing, it has the appearance of action without striking at any of the real roots.  It may be time for that obscure aphorism, "Don't do something, just stand there"—and do some analysis.

Regards  —  Cliff