On how the government ruined my lunch

I've always been taught that, generally, it's a good idea to steer clear of a few topics at work.  Religion.  Politics.  And what exactly hot dogs are made of.  Generally, people already have formed opinions of the world and not only does getting into a "discussion" (yelling match) of different views fail to convert anyone, it also usually leads to a slightly strained working environment.  This is why when I came in a for a week (A WEEK) last month and the TV in the gym was turned to Fox News I didn't say anything.  I mean, on the one hand, Fox News is fair and balanced.  On the other hand anybody who watches Fox News probably thinks that "my family" and I are single handedly ruining all things that are good and pure in the world.

It has come to my attention that not all of my coworkers have been taught this very important life lesson.  Lunch is always a special time where you make some pretty big life decisions based on where you sit.  For me the choices include:
1) Alone at my "desk" (table)
2) At somebody else's desk in the office area
3) In the kitchen at the table

Clearly, for comfort's sake, the kitchen table seems most appropriate.  But then, who sits next to you?  That can make or break your lunch period.  On Friday, a patient bought us pizzas and we all crowded around the kitchen table.  As one of my coworkers was checking her phone for facebook updates and saw that Michelle Obama would be visiting soon, she shared it with the rest of the table.  In response, another coworker leaned over to coworker number one and responded with "Why do I care?"  And then proceeded to rant about how her friend lives in New York City and can't order a soda bigger than 16 oz and why does the government want to control all her choices?  America is about freedom!  Why can't the government just let people make their own choices?

Yes, why can't the government let people make their own choices?  Wow. That sounds familiar.  Like how I feel about things other than Pepsi.  Like... gay marriage.  And abortion.  Due to aforementioned life lesson, I had to use all of my will power to hold in my opinions.  Unfortunately for you guys, I have no qualms with sharing my feelings with you.  So, I would like to now, in cartoon form, share with you my opinions.  Let's take a quick look at the long lasting effects of government making decisions for you.

Yes. Clearly your soda is important.