Ends and Means

The Post ran an editorial last week, critical of the Calgary Health Region's heavy hand of regulation.

In response - like anyone who talks over you - this wet-nurse never does address the issue of freedom of choice or action by individuals - aside from like, trans-fats are bad - y'know?

Sadly, the actions are that of too many bureaucrats to not tackle all of the good in the world they need to do. As well, it doesn't hurt to be seen actually doing something when you can't actually run a multi-billion dollar health region.

But follow his argument further, and ask why other equally pressing public health issues are not so vigorously chased.

This is always the case if the action has little visible impact to consumers. Any complaints will be typically from business - a crowd for whom the public in general has little sympathy for.

The bureaucrats went after smokers first, because, they are low hanging fruit. Now the bullseye is moving on to the fat one and their lifestyle habits.

To them, ends will always justify means.

You might think I exaggerate.

But when mandated exercise becomes de rigeur, and obese people become as socially ostracized as smokers are now, you'll know. It's coming.