California, Porky Pig and Freedom!
By GianCarlo Canaparo ~
Imagine that a friend of yours wants to lose 10 pounds. You might advise your friend to diet, avoid unhealthy foods, and exercise more. You might even offer some unconventional tips, like sleeping regularly or keeping a daily gratitude journal.
But what if you went to all the stores in your state and told the owners that your friend must not be sold junk food? Or went to all the nearby gyms and told the owners that they must offer a weight-loss program specific to your friend?
A new California law regulating the confinement of farm animals, including pigs, is forcing the rest of America to comply, but the Supreme Court will soon weigh in. (Photo: Getty Images)
Now we’re getting into the realm of the absurd, and rightly so. Your principles and desires, however justified they may seem, do not give you the right…
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