Have It Your Way?

I saw in the news today that Burger King is being sued for not switching to a trans fat-free oil quick enough.  Apparently the chain has been testing replacement oils, but a nutrition advocacy group is seeking more immediate action.

I have zero sympathy for Burger King.  Researchers have been presenting evidence for years on how bad trans fat are.  And fast food chains were doing nothing until advocacy groups began to push the issue. 

You can look at it from the other perspective and say that consumers aren't being forced into eating fast foods and that they are at fault.  But what about a business's responsibility to the community?  If a business is putting out an unhealthy product, aren't they at fault? 

Last year, New York City voted to ban trans fat in their city.  The time has come for a federal, nationwide ban on trans fat.  And I'm sure if you put it up for a vote, Americans would like to have it this way: NO TRANS FAT!