Clark published a poll on his site recently about the role of government and restaurants. Specifically, he wanted to know whether people thought it should be a role of government to ban transfats in restaurants. The recent law passed in New York prompted the question. Well, three-quarters of people said it is not the role of government to ban transfats. Clark agrees 100 percent. What will be next? Sugar or salt? Where will it stop if we allow this? Now, when it comes to food safety, Clark thinks it is a different story. With the spinach salad scare and the recent e. coli outbreak at Taco Bell, we need food safety standards. Government should establish those rules and regulations and should be charged with enforcing them. Otherwise, the health of our citizens is at risk. When the public feels at risk, government should get involved.