The term 'nanny state' has been weaponized by Conservative leaders since 1965 to oppose government health measures, framing public health efforts as excessive government overreach.
Public health initiatives are often characterized as infringing upon personal liberties, yet their fundamental goal is to enhance individual freedoms through healthier lifestyles.
Restrictions imposed during the pandemic damaged public health's image as a protector of freedom, reinforcing beliefs that such measures restrict individual choices.
The debate centers around whether corporations should be allowed to promote unhealthy products to children, balancing public health concerns against personal freedom.
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