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Australia 2020

From: http://www.moonbattery.com/

Australian Health Experts Push toward Totalitarianism

From Australia, a nation once known for its rugged, independent spirit:

Smoking would be banned for everyone born next year, junk food would be taxed and everyone would be subjected to a fitness test by 2020. […] These are just a few of the ideas from 100 of the nation's health experts who discussed the best way to combat obesity, reduce illness and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Health Minister Nicola Roxon said one idea put forward in a submission was an annual national fitness test where citizens would receive a financial incentive if they pass.

Free money for passing a fitness test? That's great — except the money isn't free; bureaucrats take it from you and then give you a little bit back if you live as you're told.

Surprisingly, there was no mention of mandatory telescreens, so that authorities can make sure everyone does their morning calisthenics. But then, it goes without saying that anything mentioned in 1984 will be implemented as soon as politically feasible.

Food is to be priced according to "environmental and health impact." I hadn't realized Australia is already a communist country where prices are set not by the market but by politicians.

Another idea is to promote death as a "positive experience." Moonbattery just keeps getting scarier.