Dialogue Between Radley and David

Radley: I don't think it is right that the government is forcing restaurants and schools to "go healthy." This just makes people unenthusiastic about eating healthy.

David: We need places to have healthy alternatives so teenagers don't automatically go for the quickest fast food meal. it is the cheapest food they can find and they won't care if it is unhealthy or not. To teenagers, it is just food. If healthy food places were put in areas near schools or a workplace, people would have more incentive to eat healthy. It will be of easy access and will be better for them.

Radley: That is true, but these places are going to be more expensive because of the ingredients and the organic nature. People go to fast food restaurants because they are cheap. Unfortunately, all of the fast food will eventually catch up to them and they will have health issues. But don't worry, there is medical attention reserved for them, coming out of taxpayers' pockets.

David: Wouldn't it be a good thing to have healthy food restaurants and stores then? if more people ate at these places, and if the cost was lowered, the amount of money being used for obesity medication would decrease.

Radley: You may be right. as long as people are under the impression that they will not be paying for obesity medication or if there is no medical attention, they will continue to eat healthy and live an active lifestyle. 


After reading both of the arguments, I agree and disagree with both of them. I disagree with the phrase, "don't blame the eater" because it is nobody else's fault except the eater's. It's not like somebody else is telling them what to eat or how much they should eat. And if you eat fast food every single day, it is almost common sense that when you put unhealthy food into your body quite frequently, you will become highly susceptible to health problems. I disagree when Radley says there should be absolutely no medical attention for obesity. There should always be some kind of medical help no matter what issues you are having. I could possibly agree with him more if he revised his claim by saying there should be less healthcare for obese people. It still gives the incentive to exercise and eat healthy.


Thesis: Everyone is responsible for their own food choices, and you can't always rely on the government and medical attention to treat someone for being obese. Being healthy and making healthy choices it ultimately better in the long-run for you as well as others around you.