• iopq@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Why is it in our interest to pay for food that causes obesity and health issues?

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      2 months ago

      I want you to consider what you would do if you had $300 per month to buy food. How often would you use any of that money to buy soda and candy? Would you do it on a regular? Or would you do it just for special occasions to lift your spirits when things were bad?

      This isn’t about health this is about punishing the poor for being poor.

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      2 months ago

      Then start with ag subsidies. But that’s if you’re serious about fixing the problem and don’t just want to punish poor people for being poor.