Government by the People, for the People, and at the consent of the Governed implies that said government can only be empowered with authority that each individual posseses.

I dont have the authority to tell you what to do. No matter how many people I find that agree with me, none of them have the authority to tell you what to do. Collectively, we dont "create" that authority by right of numbers outside of the immoral use of uninstigated force. None of us have that authority to grant to a Representitive.

So where are they getting this authority?

It is just another example of 'little tyrants' usurping authority.

Some pretty awful non sequitur going on in here. Here is a classic example:

"yeah! When did protecting public health and safety become the responsibility of the government? We should trust private industry to look out for us."

Deciding that protecting public health and safety is not THE responsibility of the government doesnt mean that you have to trust private industry to do it for you. No where in that statement did you allow for the personal responsibility that each of us has over our own lives.

Both sides in the GA are wrong on this IMO. Considering a law on this is a misguided venture that only results in further government intrusion in our lives. Saying you have to "consider" the paid lobbyists data as if he deserves "equal consideration" is also rediculous. The legislators, collectively, should first be answering this litmus test, prior to even holding a hearing on a bill: "Is this something that I as an individual could ethically force on my neighbor?"

Though it is illegal for children to purchase cigarettes, some still smoke. But we have the age limit law in place because we don't want them to have free access to something that is proven to be harmful. All valid scientific research indicates that tanning beds are also harmful. I see no reason why we can't set an age limit on free access to this sort of business as well. Sure, they can have a tanning bed lobbyist give his sales pitch, but to actually heed this person who lacks any credibility (he is selling tanning beds!!)and at the same time, stand in opposition to the advisement of major health organizations, is irrational. Another example of the sort of legislators we have to contend with for a few more years.

Apparently the new NC GOP leadership seems as intent as the old Democrata on telling you what is best for you, your kids and your family.

This is less government????

Frizz "Soft drinks?" Where have you been? NYC has already legislated soda sizes...supposed to take effect in 3 weeks. Our Government is so efficient and coherent in everything it does, there is no need for personal (or parental) responsibility any more...haven't you heard? And yet we keep electing them...sigh.

It is about time the government stepped up and told us how to be parents. I thought I was going to be responsible for raising my children on my own. Whew! What a relief!

"I don't think there needs to be a ban...I think parents need to tell their 14 year old daughters that you shouldn't lay in a cancer box to bronze your skin." - JennyB

Exactly. They should do it the old school way, with some Hawaiian Tropic and laying out in the sun for hours.

"If parents learn how to say no we wouldn't have to waste time and resources on things like this."

And teens go and do it anyways. What planet do you live on?

This is slightly off topic, but if a 14-year old girl can have surgery without her parents' knowledge shouldn't they be responsible enough to make the "choice" to lie in a tanning bed?

I used to work with a waitress that would tan 3-4 times a week and she would wonder why her skin was flaking. Why regulate it when health insurance companies can just deny coverage for skin cancer caused by tanning excessively? Tan all you wan't I don't care, we want to get rid of social health care anyways.

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