The first thought is that Uncle Duke from Doonsbury is not real. He is just some made up character. But check what he said years ago, regarding something called "The Fax Tax". Yes, you tax obesity, to make it go away:
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Seemed like madness, right? Well, then this pops up recently:
http://www.theindychannel.com/health/31079697/detail.html
Report: 'Fat Tax' Could Curb Nation's Obesity Problem
How come the public didn't vote for a made up character like Uncle Duke, when they had a chance? Seems like the voting for real people isn't going well. Isn't it time to give thought to a made up person who is ahead of the curve in regards to solutions?