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Originally posted by MissPoovey
I hate to put a voice of reason on this 'bash wagon'....
But here in Kansas City, in the downtown part of the city, there wasn't a grocery store for 10 or more miles.
That is what she is talking about. How it is so much easier, without public buses, to eat fast food or Quicktrip crap.
The point of the discussion is healthier food for children.
So why not give out a 'tax increment financing' something that we are already giving to bars, and banks?
That is what Kansas City finally did because of the uproar from the average person that pays for the bars and banks to place the businesses there. Why shouldn't some go to something USEFUL?
(not that bars aren't useful :lol
Kansas City spent a fortune on our "entertainment" district, and arena....
Power & Light District
Sprint Arena
edit on 7-3-2012 by MissPoovey because: spelling
Originally posted by MissPoovey
reply to post by beezzer
The government is already all over the child business...
c'mon don't make me find articles of the government telling people what and what not to do with and too their children...you know that its true.
But in this thread, we are talking about trying to fight obesity and healthier kids... and I referenced the fact that money Our Money is already being spent on stupid s**t.
Originally posted by beezzer
Government intervention is like getting mugged.
Instead of talking about getting stabbed or not, we spend our time negotiating HOW DEEP the knife penetrates.
Walking a Mile With Groceries is a Hardship That Could Prevent Families From Getting Healthy Foods
Originally posted by arbiture
reply to post by xuenchen
You try walking a mile with groceries including fruits, vegetables, grains and not Ding-Dongs, and preferably in the northern North American winter, and then we'll talk.edit on 7/3/12 by arbiture because: added last comment under "weather issues"
Originally posted by Stormdancer777
Originally posted by arbiture
reply to post by xuenchen
You try walking a mile with groceries including fruits, vegetables, grains and not Ding-Dongs, and preferably in the northern North American winter, and then we'll talk.edit on 7/3/12 by arbiture because: added last comment under "weather issues"
Hey guess what, we are spoiled,
How about you trying hunting and fishing for your food, walking in the woods and fields for miles then back home following the railroad tracks, then skinning it before you get to eat it,
Been there, done that, loved ever minute of it.
Now days some people don't even have to work to pay for a meal.edit on 103131p://bWednesday2012 by Stormdancer777 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MissPoovey
Yes, country kids and adults are more self reliant.
But this story/post is about inner city grocery store desserts.
So while I admire the ability to hunt and fish and cook what you kill. The only things inner city people are going to be killing and cooking are squirrels, pigeons and gang members.
Originally posted by MissPoovey
Yes, country kids and adults are more self reliant.
But this story/post is about inner city grocery store desserts.
So while I admire the ability to hunt and fish and cook what you kill. The only things inner city people are going to be killing and cooking are squirrels, pigeons and gang members.