New York City wants ban on soda bought with food stamps

[rbunnymom]

New York City Cracks Down on Sodas Bought with Food Stamps


What do you think?

[motherofmolly]

dont see a problem with it. food stamps are govt regulated and you know that going in...so if the govt says no soda , then so be it.

[justmama]

My problem with food stamps is not that sodas are purchased w/ food stamps.

[rbunnymom]

My problem with food stamps is not that sodas are purchased w/ food stamps.

What is your problem? I wonder if this will lead to even further restrictions, ie no candy, fattening foods, etc.

[Macaela25]

My mother was in line at WalMart behind a tremendously obese woman who began to shout midway through her transaction that her food stamps weren't going to cover everything. Most of the items were cakes, cookies, ice cream, and potato chips...and several packs of soda. My mother swore there was nothing even remotely healthy in the mix.

Nutrition and money management classes should be required OFTEN to receive these benefits. Maybe food stamps should be set up like WIC, where as far as I understand so much is used towards milk, so much towards healthier cereal, etc. This would help with the obesity issue, as well as people buying steak and lobster the first of the month and beans and rice at the end of the month. Fresh fruits and veggies are expensive, but frozen and canned is better than nothing.

Some will say such regulation is too much government in people's lives...but if someone else is supporting you, you might have to give up some control.

[whatsfree4me]

Here goes another 283 page thread!

[vica]

Imo, Food Stamps should not cover any junk like soda. Think of health implications in the long run and who gonna pay for it.

[rbunnymom]

Here goes another 283 page thread!

[Macaela25]

Here goes another 283 page thread!

Yep....

[meggers]

Here goes another 283 page thread!

It's rude not to share, ya know.

And was that popcorn bought with food stamps?