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rockedthevoteinMA

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Wed Jan-19-05 12:06 AM
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37. They should address the problem which causes children

to be overweight in the first place.

Most overweight (but not all) come from lower income families, who usually cannot afford, or don't have the time to make sure the nutrition is there for the children.

Junk food is a hell of a lot cheaper than veggies, meat, fruit, etc.

Think about it $3.00 would buy a bag of chips, candy bar and soda. What other kind of meal can a poor person get with three dollars.

This whole obesity obsession is just going to hurt these kids more - and that is NOT what they need.

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