Of course, fat people are the problem. Perhaps I should have said, "Fatty Tax" instead of "Fat Tax"!

As an aside, I can't say I'm really convinced about your argument in favour of saturated fats - there are many, many links between saturated fats and various illnesses and health problems ranging from cancer to bone mineral density. I will agree that replacing fats with carbohydrates isn't good though.

Look in the chilled fresh veg section of any supermarket now and you'll find mashed potato, mashed swede, peeled & sliced or diced carrots etc etc etc. I must admit to occasionally buying mashed potato & swede but that's only because Morrison's have knocked it down to £0.09p and it would cost more in gas to boil the spuds.

You'll lose your skills. Then, they'll up their prices to nine quid and you'll be stuffed.