But when I put forward a policy position, it isn't to maximise political tractability, but rather to maximise public health gains.
So why didn't you simply propose a ban?
So why didn't you simply propose a ban?
Oh, maximising public health gains would probably require force-feeding vegetables (in prison, if necessary) and mandatory exercise (ditto). But in the meantime you can start by banning sugar.
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