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Title: More nanny state intrusion
Post by: JC5123 on April 19, 2011, 03:18:56 PM

But it's for the children!!!!


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/19/classic-kids-playground-games-regulated-new-york/

Title: Re: More nanny state intrusion
Post by: devzal on April 20, 2011, 12:29:46 PM

You think they would be happy with kids getting a measure of physical activity. I would rather mine get some bumps and bruises playing outside than having heart attacks before they're 40 from sitting on their butts safely at home. Tag, come on.

Title: Re: More nanny state intrusion
Post by: Ichiban on April 20, 2011, 12:40:43 PM

And let's not forget this little tidbit.

Chicago school bans homemade lunches
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110411/us_yblog_thelookout/chicago-school-bans-homemade-lunches-the-latest-in-national-food-fight (http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110411/us_yblog_thelookout/chicago-school-bans-homemade-lunches-the-latest-in-national-food-fight)

Title: Re: More nanny state intrusion
Post by: kmitch200 on April 20, 2011, 01:13:41 PM

Quote from: devzal on April 20, 2011, 12:29:46 PM

You think they would be happy with kids getting a measure of physical activity. I would rather mine get some bumps and bruises playing outside than having heart attacks before they're 40 from sitting on their butts safely at home. Tag, come on.

See, it's just that kind of thinking that begs for State Regulation! (and if they get overweight, they will legislate that too)
I mean how can a parent possibly know what's best for their kid? The State has experts.

If your kids are out learning that running, jumping and playing games are fun, just where is Big Brother supposed to fit in?
Jeez what's next? Individual thinking?!?!