Resolved, that trans fat be made illegal in all consumer foods.

"Many companies would choose the legal method as opposed to taking the risk of getting caught with this illegal substance." Many is not all. I think that as a democracy we should leave it up to the people to decide whether they want to consume foods that contain trans fat. At least we have the F.D.A. that forces companies to state whether there is trans fat in their products. We see scandals on the news about all types of food containing Ecoli and such, not only that, but you need to understand those are the ones that got caught! Some never get caught. And I, like many Americans who like to keep a healthy diet, wouldn't want the risk of consuming trans fat without knowing it. Also, by 2008, it won't be legal for restaurants to have trans fat in their food. That I understand because restaurants (fast food is included) don't have a way to tell you the nutritious components in the food you're eating. But say you go to the supermarket and get some food that says "5% trans fat", it's pretty visible and you should have the right to have it if you want it. "Are you suggesting that food production industries are built on crime?" No, because it is currently legal. What I was suggesting is that these industries make a lot of money with trans fats and it would be wrong to rape them of all that money, even though you probably don't have much respect for these industries and don't care, and most of all, raping the people of their right to eat what they want. That idea is ludicrous! "unfortunately some mothers cannot afford the healthier food supplied by Trader Joe's. Many just reach for the cheapest item on the shelf, without worrying the harm it can cause to them or their children over the next few years of their lives." But that's exactly my point! It's cheaper because it contains trans fats. And like I said, it's a billion dollar industry, so if that industry falls, then the price of food with these trans fat substitutes would go up. It's not really customary to respond to other people's comments on your argument. It's no big deal, but I'd suggest you just leave your responses to those people in comments. However, I'll reply to what you said about my comment and your ending statement. < > Agreed. And I believe we are the fattest nation. So I did some research on trans fat bans because your brother brought it to my attention that Australia did such. I found that that is true along with Canada and Denmark. Now you see, the difference is that America has a conforming issue. Whether it's Health Care, or the metric system, or whatever. If the people know the dangers of trans fat, and believe me after so many books and movies on it they must, but if they still want to consume trans fat then let them! < > < > As a matter of fact, I intended to debate you on drug legalization because that's hurting our disagreement ratio lol. So after this debate I'll send you a challenge. < > Well, it's not like I eat french fries and then a random person in America clogs their arteries. They are the ones imploring for the right to eat their french fries. < > And by banning trans fats, you will be eliminating those cheap foods you will be starving those people! It's expensive on the people who buy these foods, you're not helping them by banning trans fats. I believe some of my arguments still stand. However, this was a great debate (I never said that before), and have fun with the one on drug legalization that I will be sending you soon.