Does anyone really think for a moment that this legislation is going to have any meaningful impact on its intended purpose:

The Obama administration will begin a drive this week to expel Pepsi, French fries and Snickers bars from the nationís schools in hopes of reducing the number of children who get fat during their school years.

In legislation, soon to be introduced, candy and sugary beverages would be banned and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare. [.   .   .]

The legislation would reauthorize the governmentís school breakfast and lunch programs. It aims to transform the eating habits of many of the nationís children and teenagers,  .   .   . 

No word yet on whether the legislation is also going to attempt to bar students from going to the neighborhood grocery or burger stand after school and buy the Pepsi, French fries and Snickers that the do-gooders wonít let them buy during school.

On the other hand, an initiative that really might generate some beneficial health changes ñ such as providing each studentís family lower health insurance premiums in return for family members maintaining a non-obese weight ñ remains illegal under applicable governmental regulatory schemes.

We really do find creative ways to waste time and energy, donít we?