Thank God We Don't Live in France

New rules promulgated by the French Health Ministry, so help us, read: "The consumption of alcohol, and especially wine, is discouraged." This on the heels of a study by French national cancer institute, which says the consumption of even a small amount of alcohol can increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer by 168%. "Small daily doses of alcohol are the most harmful," the study's chief scientist told the press."There is no amount, however small, which is good for you." All this from the government of right-wing, non-drinking Nicolas Sarkozy, who campaigned on a promise to reduce the previous administration's harrassment of wine producers...and of editors who print stories that cast wine in a favorable light. The world is upside down. French paradox indeed.

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By Ronald in Food on February 21, 2009 9:00 AM

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Aris

Actually, considering the number of people in this city who feel that daily showers are optional, sometimes I do feel like I live in Paris. But without the style.

Katelyn

This is bullshit! Thanks for informing me of the end of times.

ronaldholden

Au contraire, mon ami! The 15-cent shopping bag is a tax that cuts down on wasteful packaging. Banning transfats is a public health issue. Banning wine in France is shooting yourself in the foot.

BigGreenFrank

I don't think this is that much different that forcing a restaurant ban on transfats, or charging 15 cents per plastic bag...

Jeremy

"There are people who strictly deprive themselves of each and ever eatable, drinkable and smokable which has in any way acquired a shady reputation. They pay this price for health. And health is all they get for it. How strange it is. It is like paying out your whole fortune for a cow that has gone dry." --Mark Twain.