Create New Criminals
Apparently there's not enough laws on the books. According to the US Federal Government, there's just too much freedom going on. So they need to create a few more criminals, hoping that a few less people will be free to make choices on their own. You subjects just aren't smart enough to be free, apparently.
Once again, this time it's the FDA that wants to make more criminals. Apparently they want to regulate anything that can be used to treat someone's health. They want to require you to get permission from a government doctor before you drink that herbal tea or swallow that multivitamin. They want to increase government regulation which always reduces freedom. So how does this create more criminals? Well, just like last time the FDA decided to restrict a certain drug (Ephedra), I will simply choose not to obey them. When they decide that I cannot go to the local GNC and buy my multivitamin, I'll just find another source and buy it anyway. I just wonder how long before the FDA breaks down my door when they find mint herbs growing in my yard. Oh, and in case you think I'm making this up, check the actual text of the FDA document. They actually give as an example vegetable juice being regulated as a drug! If you think you actually have any power over the federal government (people used to), feel free to leave them a comment and let them know what you think. Keep in mind, however, that the purpose of the FDA is to protect big companies, NOT individuals.
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ok, well first, it is hard to argue that the fair and honest labeling laws that the FDA has put in place are a bad thing... that being said, im looking at the document and a couple things stick out...
the devices section as it reads now would also effect exercise equipment and medical devices like wraps for sprained ankles as it does not mention that the "device" must be biological in nature
the food additive section does not seem to discriminate as to weather the additive is purported to have medical value, so hot sauce, salt, even garlic could be regulated
the other sections are so hard to read that i cant even focus on them, but it looks like dandruff shampoos, vitamin c tablets, and even herbal teas could be affected...
i think its too vague and wouldn't pass, but hey i thought that McCain-Finegold would never pass either...
the devices section as it reads now would also effect exercise equipment and medical devices like wraps for sprained ankles as it does not mention that the "device" must be biological in nature
the food additive section does not seem to discriminate as to weather the additive is purported to have medical value, so hot sauce, salt, even garlic could be regulated
the other sections are so hard to read that i cant even focus on them, but it looks like dandruff shampoos, vitamin c tablets, and even herbal teas could be affected...
i think its too vague and wouldn't pass, but hey i thought that McCain-Finegold would never pass either...
Posted by: chris at April 26, 2007 04:22 PM (rBjHa)
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Yes, the devices section would address ANYTHING that is described as helping an injury. So yes, Ace bandages would now require a prescription.
I'd like to believe this wouldn't pass, but as you mention, stranger things have passed. I plan on disobeying this unelected agency, as I feel I should do any time there's an unjust law passed.
I'd like to believe this wouldn't pass, but as you mention, stranger things have passed. I plan on disobeying this unelected agency, as I feel I should do any time there's an unjust law passed.
Posted by: Ogre at April 26, 2007 04:32 PM (oifEm)
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