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Re:American toddlers are eating more sugar than the amount r... by Bizarro on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @11:23AM (#17294128)
It is dystopian. And like clockwork, the top comment is about the state banning something, other statists/authoritarians here on HN applauding the effort, and your comment getting downvoted.

I wonder when the state will ban sugar from the homes too. These people don't understand what they're asking for - like the frog in boiling water.

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Re:American toddlers are eating more sugar than the amount r... by moorhosj on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @12:32PM (#17294918)
Are all laws that limit the rights of children dystopian?

Should 5 year-olds have voting rights, access to jobs or the ability to buy alcohol and tobacco?

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Re:American toddlers are eating more sugar than the amount r... by dopamean on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @12:07PM (#17294648)
You think this comment makes you sound smart. Like you know something "these people" don't. Really it just makes you sound out of touch with reality.
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Re:American toddlers are eating more sugar than the amount r... by jernfrost on Wednesday June 13, 2018 @11:09AM (#17303785)
How is it dystopian to tell parents that if you give your kids candy it makes the job for other parents much harder, since now their kids will fuzz about getting candy too?

It is just about people agreeing to common sensible rules for the benefit of everybody. It is about showing consideration for other people.

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