Take Personal Responsibility

According to an AP story, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed a bill in early October that bans civil lawsuits against restaurants and other parts of the food industry for serving or preparing fattening foods.

Rep. David Palsrok introduced the bill as a way to prevent future lawsuits. "I think it sends an important message to people in Michigan when it comes to issues of personal health and obesity," he said. "Folks have to take personal responsibility for their actions."