From OP's post it sounds like Indians were right that the white man would fuck things up. Why is it that we're so fucking greedy and wasteful.
Evolution and competitive nature of man...IMO. You are absolutely right though about what us white men did to the indians...got them drunk and gave them guns and took their land.
As far as a choice you are all right, and Cindylou hit it as well, people have turned to food a comfort, when people get depressed...they will eat...when people celebrate...they will eat (and drink), it has created a tradition, and a habit, and we all know the most difficult habit to change is eating. Billions of dollars a year are spent on advertising soda, fast food, and treats for us to consume...it is embedded into our minds, I have come to dislike the term treat as that is how we were raised from children which means if we are good or did something good we would get something not so healthy, cookies, ice cream, etc. Does fruits, vegetables, and healthier foods get as much attention by the media...now a days maybe due to the obesity problem...americans are actually labeled the most unhealthiest of all cultures...due to our diet, anyway I posted this more for informational purposes, not to argue and yes my choice is to eat the way I do, I am not trying to tell people what they should do, just as an awareness.
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