I can’t believe this post is coming out – I agree with Star Jones.
On a recent segment on the Today Show, Jones, along with Donnie Deutsch and
Nancy Synderman, were asked by Matt Lauertheir thoughts on the “Fat Tax” that went into effect on Saturday in Denmark.
The tax is applied when saturated fat content exceeds 2.3% of the total content of the food. The formula, the food police say, will increase the cost of a bag of chips by 12 cents and a hamburger by 40 cents. The idea is that if it costs more, you won’t buy it. However, it is really an attack on the rights of the good people of Denmark.
Well, Deustch and Snyderman applauded the new tax, calling it a great move that will cure obesity. Jones said it was outrageous and she questioned the long arm of the law and government’s continuing involvement in the lives of its citizens.
I never thought I would say it but, well done, Ms. Jones.