WHAT AM I MISSING HERE? Without picking on anything specific, we see almost-daily news stories about local, state, and federal government entities taxing and/or restricting access to cigarettes, beer, salt, junk food, etc., all on the assertion that to not do so will drive up health care costs. And now we’re embroiled in a near-war with the government demandint to take over - and pay for - healthcare for nearly every American.

Maybe it’s time for Uncle Nanny to just butt out ... if he’s not paying for my care, then (perhaps) he won’t be quite so interested in controlling my health.

And I’d have more money to spend on health care.