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Declaration Of Food Independence

On July 4, 1776, America's founding fathers signed their names to the Declaration of Independence in an effort to affirm basic liberties. But they never dreamed that anyone would someday attempt to strip the American people of the fundamental freedom to control what we eat and drink. In the spirit of throwing off the shackles of harassing powers, we offer our Declaration of Food Independence. read more here »



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    Common Sense Obesity Warning Common Sense Obesity Warning
    Some government officials want warning labels on food. Warning labels to 'protect' us. At the Center for Consumer Freedom, we think adults are smart enough to choose what to eat and when to move. The only warning labels you really need are about food cops, bureaucrats, and scheming trial lawyers. click to view »

    Fred, your butt is getting huge. Fred, your butt is getting huge.
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    Controlling obesity: Exercise, or lack of it, critical factor
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