Or leaving them no option but to not eat whatever the hell they wish allegedly leads them in the right direction--whereas simple education should be suffice and leave them their free will. As you say: "Small steps in our Ministry lead to great strides." ...And would those great strides be into some sort of State-ruled tyranny? It seems fairly likely.
Think what you wish Malfoy. Get your story straight. It's mochaccinos that I can't live without. Strawberry funnel cakes are an occasional indulgence. I haven't the time to bother with enforcing trivial rules on those who work under me nor with myself. And I suppose since you don't notice my day-to-day habits, you wouldn't have noticed that I am a vegetarian. But thank you for your concern--it is appreciated, control freak Malfoy.