eagleseven
Quod Erat Demonstrandum
Before long, we would see companies developing "salt alternatives" that will make foods taste salty while not breaking government regulations. Everyone will happily use these alternatives, and the government would claim their policy is a success.Let's see - the cost of salt vs. changing recipes, printing new packaging, forms, advertising, penalties for non-compliance, etc....? And not to mention - THE FOOD MAY TASTE LIKE SHIT AND PEOPLE WON'T BUY IT!
We don't have to be accountants or economics majors. Anyone who owns any type of business understands costs involved with any new govt. regulation.
They celebrate until ten years from now, when scientists announce that the oh-so-popular "salt alternative" causes renal failure. The resulting class-action lawsuits will force the government to remove the sodium bans.
Case in Point: Trans fats (margarine)