The Nanny State Diaries

August 20th, 2008 2:00 PM

The Nanny State Diaries

From trans fat to plastic grocery bag bans, the media often take the side of the government making decisions for you. The Business & Media Institute takes a look at nine examples of regulatory nonsense promoted by journalists.

What about the Choice to Say No?
The left attacks pro-life pharmacies the free market solution for medical professionals who conscientiously object to contraception.

Good: CNBC Host to Obama Adviser: Ask Yourself - 'WWMD?'
Bad: ABC Grills Exxon CEO over Obscene Profits
Ugly: Green Is Not the Color of NBCs Beijing Olympic Broadcast