By john

April 25, 2010 8:55 AM | Link to this

there nothing else for the feds to do now.

By Comrades welcome to the NWO

April 24, 2010 2:56 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the new world order comrades - we will be controlled in unimaginable ways - corporations will be forced to make changes and pass the cost on to us - and the leadership in this country say it is in our best interest - freedom is diminishing quick - enjoy it why you have it!

By null just be honest

April 24, 2010 11:21 AM | Link to this

I wish people would stop making this a dem, repub issue. Here is the deal, regardless of corp profits, there should not be more of anything in our food that is harmful to our bodies. We should know what is and how much is in our food. Dont forget, when Bush was in office and we were purchasing beef from over seas, he said we did not need to know where it came from. That was outrageous. Thier standards were much lower than ours and did not have to pass our inspections of what that cattle was being fed. For those saying govt is controlling us, hogwash, if you want more salt than what is in your food, get your shaker and have at it. I just want a safe amount in mine and I want the govt to put restrictions on the food industry to keep me informed.

By tbill

April 23, 2010 8:09 PM | Link to this

They can do what they want, but I still know how to use a salt shaker…

By free

April 23, 2010 6:58 PM | Link to this

good stuff painfultruth, glad to see that all are not brain dead.

By DMc

April 23, 2010 12:58 PM | Link to this

I commented earlier today on this site and neglected to mention my opinion on salt, which was the question of DDN blog site. My opinion: don’t care; except to comment that processed,and Kroger/Meijer/Walmart/etc. use alot, as do all drive through fast bucks, I mean, fast food joints, I think, to cover lack of flavor and substance, due to poor quality of the basic stuff, unhealthy ingredients, chemicals, perfumes,additives and “patented” process. Salt, unless iodized, is good, good for you, and has historically,and universally, been essential to cooking and healthy living. Food without salt is not acceptable in any culture, anywhere. Although Morton’s salt is dreadful, corporate scions should disclose if iodized salt is used. And, for health, not wealth, disclose salt amounts for those who are on restricted diets, much like disclosing for MSG and food allergies.) DMc, my heading to blog here, is short for Dennis McCarthy, me. (Why don’t blogger use real names? Fake food, fake names, faked ideals, faked knowledge, even faked outrage, and politcs….I’ll stop here.)

By jiffy

April 23, 2010 10:45 AM | Link to this

Bussiness is interested in sales, not health and couldn’t care less if you get high blood pressure and die. People who complain about government the most seem to be the most ignorant and want salt on everything. I don’t.

By Sammy

April 23, 2010 9:58 AM | Link to this

Sure. Let them regulate salt. I will bring my own salt and season to my taste. But, don’t the feds have enough on their plates. I guess this is another way to grow government. Now we have the salt in your food Czar.

By Kathy

April 23, 2010 9:55 AM | Link to this

It’s time we all UNITE and tell the government to mind their own business!! I am smart enough to decide things for myself I REALLY DO NOT NEED THEM TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR ME!!

By Oakwood Democrat

April 23, 2010 9:43 AM | Link to this

Fake food, that is processed food, like most of what is found in the center aisles of any supermarket, needs all the labeling we, the people, can give it. All fast food should be required to label sources, including meat as sold in most markets and burger joints, the big 3 of U.S. meat has the highest amounts of excrement and ammonia (often over 5%) of any “major country. (Even the poorest of nations will not allow U.S meat to be imported, due to lax oversight. We once had some of the most prized cattle in the world,now even donated meat is considered far too risky, yet many here not only consume, but double size it. Yes, we need government to do what it can to protect people from corporate greed and unhealthy process. P.S. who are these nuts who make fascist and socialist comments here. Not possible to tell, they use made up names to hide behind. I’m Dennis McCarthy. My name is real.

By Becky101

April 23, 2010 6:46 AM | Link to this

This is the work of CASS SUSTEIN the Obumer regulator CZAR! We have to get rid of all the MARXISTS, SOCIALISTS, COMMUNISTS and SOCIAL JUSTCE idiots that has taken over our government. REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER!

By Dick

April 23, 2010 5:20 AM | Link to this

Absolutely none. We have enough Govertment control.

By Marie

April 22, 2010 9:43 PM | Link to this

Foods that are low sodium cost more because of the things used to replace it. I cut back salt use in my cooking by simply using sea salt. More taste to it so I use less. But that was MY personal choice. It isn’t right to force people to eat how you think they should. They will put the salt on anyway. Besides, our bodies need at least some to survive. Don’t over do it, but as I said, it’s to each person to eat how they wish and be responsible for how they eat. NOT the governments.

By Reese

April 22, 2010 6:37 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe the more the government gets involed with the way I live and the habits that I prefer. Now I’m a law breaker. Sounds just like the old USSR. Australia has more freedoms than this country.

By J

April 22, 2010 5:32 PM | Link to this

Ling?? How about ‘link’ bad habits… Crikey.

By J

April 22, 2010 5:30 PM | Link to this

Tricky. If people like salty food, then there should be a way to ling bad habits to the increased cost of healthcare they will undoubtedly incur. Frankly, it comes down to education and providing incentives for eating better and making healthier food, to, in the end, make eating healthy cheaper than eating crappy.

By Mike

April 22, 2010 5:12 PM | Link to this

I thought that this country was supposed to be free….oh wait, that was before Nobama, Pelosi, and Reed. Welcome to socialism, folks.

By Social Security

April 22, 2010 4:56 PM | Link to this

I feel it is everyone’s right to eat what they want. I want those who eat too much and who eat bad food to help me get some social security. The sooner they are laid to rest the better social security will be as long as they pay in to it until they are 59yrold then rip. Let them be fat and out of shape so they can help social security be financially sound! :)

By Steve

April 22, 2010 3:37 PM | Link to this

Put it up for a vote. It’s simple. As always, let the people speak for themselves.

By Stephen Mann

April 22, 2010 2:54 PM | Link to this

Another case of the govt. trying to live your life for you. ANYTHING in excess is harmful to your health, even vitamins and water, but it is YOUR responsibility to take care of yourself. That said, pass the bacon!

By Snowjob

April 22, 2010 2:53 PM | Link to this

Anyone who complains that corporations only care about the almighty dollar is both oblivious and ignorant. What else should they care about? A business is designed to make money. Salt much like carbon makes the world go round no matter how much it is demonized.

By Ben

April 22, 2010 2:00 PM | Link to this

Those who say government should regulate this and that are just too lazy or ignorant to do the reseach for them selves and determine what is good or not good for them. You don’t have to buy foods with high salt content. Let your grocer know what you want, let the corporations know what you want, and let them know how serious you are with your purchasing dollars. Take a little responsibility for your own health. There has been a lot of publicity about various additives, and how certain foods are bad for you, and yet people still buy them. You don’t have to buy fries cooked in trans fat. You don’t have to buy foods high in sodium. You need to take care of yourself and quit whining when others don’t do it for you!

By scott

April 22, 2010 1:45 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the U.S.S.A.

By gone veggie

April 22, 2010 1:17 PM | Link to this

gashouse is right on. Big buisness only cares about the almighty dollar. They don’t care if they poison you as long as you keep eating it and coming back for more. Did you know that over 70% of ground beef is “cleaned” with ammonia to kill E. Coli. Ammonia?!?!?! Still want fries with that?

By SJA

April 22, 2010 1:02 PM | Link to this

What is next…the government telling when I need to pee and poo? What if I dont pee for a day, will I be fined? What if I forget to breathe, can I join a government program to pay me to remember to breathe? Or will they imprison me? YIKES!

By Gashouse Gorilla

April 22, 2010 1:01 PM | Link to this

Yeah nice comment Gunter. Of course they should, if they don’t big Coprs dont care about us, they will keep poisoning us for financial gain. I got it that it should be a personal right what you eat, but if you want to blow your heart with sodium then put it on yourself, I don’t think Corps need to do it for us.

By painfultruth

April 22, 2010 12:29 PM | Link to this

ACHTUNG! Zere kan be no SALT in your food. Zere kan be NO TRANS FATS. Zere kan be NO SMOKINK. Zere kan be NO STRIP KLUBBS. Zere kan be NO GAMBLINK. Zee GOVERNMENT KNOWS BEST, and you VILL OBEY! Hans, get me the red-hot poker, SCHNELL! Ve haff VEYS to make you BEHAVE! Have a nice day! Oops, the days of freedom to choose are over.