Rather than infringing on free speech and increasing costs for business, perhaps the government should call the food police back to the precinct and work with businesses, schools, communities and parents to create common-sense ways to combat childhood obesity. We say free Tony the Tiger and Ronald McDonald and empower Americans to make good decisions for themselves and for their families.
Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.), a physician, serves on the Homeland Security, Natural Resources and Science, Space and Technology committees.
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