Two things - can anyone speak any other languages? I'd like to see the Taubes article translated into all the major languages of europe and the far east.

The other thing is, Atkins, bless his cotton socks, I'm not sure if he's always the best of diplomats though. I have no doubt that his theories deserve more investigation. But then, do the conspiracy theories go anywhere? Would he not have been able to make it simpler, and just say "sugar is bad for you - and here's why" - and then go on to explain it - rather than blaming big business for putting profit before health? It's all very nice and anti-capitalist, but I don't think it makes friends with government leaders.

But then, on the other hand, maybe it has been necessary for Atkins to stir controversy in order to be noticed at all. Still, hey, it looks like it's beginning to happen now, and that's definitely a good thing.