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The cigarette example is distinct, and I'm surprised that you don't realise how.
A ban on cigarettes affects individual freedom by demarcating activities that individuals cannot participate in. The regulations concerning salt do no such thing and they are a far cry from 'banning junk food.' Essentially, all it would mean is that your Big Mac would now be required to contain a lower level of salt.
Does individual choice suffer? No. The same range of food will be available, but it will just contain less salt overall. Furthermore, I assume people are still perfectly capable of adding more salt to their foods by themselves if they really want to.
Ergo, no loss of freedom, only salt.
I guess this is the difference between someone who is a citizen vs someone who is a subject.
whenever THIS government acts beyond the scope of its legitimate powers it diminishes the freedom of all americans. its a difficult concept for most foreigners and many americans to comprehend but when OUR government acts beyond the scope of its proper powers, it insults the constitution and the foundation of freedom upon which it is based.