> It's the American way on three counts: over-consumption, wastage, and a chance at > weight gain. Changing it would be unpatriotic.
Halving the portion size wouldn't allow them to halve their prices. They still have to pay the same amount of rent and wages.
Some people are naturally greedy, so if they see that for an extra $1 they can get double the food they'll do it even though they don't need all that food.
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