LC 10.1 Resolution Condemning Fast-Food Burger Restaurants

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

So, Last Council we debated formally banning these types of places, or taxing them out of existence. After a healthy process that included a vote by the region, we decided not to take that action.

However, it remains clear that these places are ridiculously bad to eat at and that they are not healthy in any sense of the word. Therefore the Government should make it abundantly clear that they do not condone the practices of these restaurants by passing this resolution. This isn't a ban, and does not change policy or punish employees. It does however make a strong statement against fast food burgers.

I urge support.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

My concerns with this legislation is that it targets specific businesses, which represents interference by the government in a free market to help some businesses and specifically target these. Yes, it's only a resolution, but it will still have some impact. Why is something like "Steak N' Shake" exempt from this bill? The only way I see fit to do this is to issue generic statements against all fast food restaurants. Regardless on my position of regulating fast food, this current bill is a total nonstarter

The wording is "including but not limited to", so the resolution is not designed to be exclusive. If the Chancellor wishes to introduce an amendment adding additional restaurants to the resolution, however, I will not object.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I don't think "is the region going to get sued?" should be our primary consideration for any bill. We should be honored to defend our bills against legal challenges. 

That being said, the amendment is friendly.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Unsure what is more ridiculous between Dwarven Dragon's proposal, IBNU's rebuttal, or the fact that the two now belong to the same party.

Also Dwarven Dragon did you really switch parties because you couldn't stand all your fellow Laborites dunking on you for your rambling crusade against fast foods?

While I will not discuss my exact reasoning in this setting at this time, my fast food crusade was not a factor in the decision.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

No Objection, and I look forward to any further related legislation the chancellor may craft

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Based on the plans of the Chancellor, and to avoid creating unnecessary dissent:

Abstain