
Well, in a further effort to ensure that the ideas of the book,
1984, don’t go to waste, Japan is the latest to join the battle against obesity. I first heard about this article through Hungry-Girl and am so thankful that I don’t live in Japan.
Japan, Seeking Trim Waists, Measures Millions
The whole idea of the government and employers having that much control terrifies me. In particular, this statement disturbed me:
“With the new law, Matsushita has to measure the waistlines of not only its employees but also of their families and retirees.”