Laika's Last Woof
2008-07-16 15:45:56
“No, what amuses me here is this will likely receive lots of support–from the fast food chains already in the area! This is GREAT for them! No new competition while the consumer market continues to grow!”
Thom spots the payoff ftw.
This is classic protectionism. The local restaurants paid some bribes — er, excuse me, campaign contributions — and got this “issue” on the agenda.
It has nothing to do with healthy food. Expect the new laws to keep out the Subways as surely as the Burger Kings.
Also expect a few politicians’ unemployed son-in-law types to suddenly find themselves with cushy new jobs in the local restaurant industry.
