Peter Schimtz wrote: > Do Minneapolis public schools allow pop and candy machines in their > buildings in order to increase revenues? I've also read about high fat > foods like pizza and freedom fries being sold at extra cost in school > cafeterias. I hope this isn't happening here in Minneapolis. > > The idea of selling pop and junk food in schools as a way of raising > revenue disturbs me a great deal. What's the point of telling kids not > to abuse drugs when we encourage them to consume food and beverage > substances that can lead to hyperactivity, obesity and diabetes?
Mark Anderson replies: You are absolutely right Peter; it does suck. There are pop and candy machines in my son's middle school, although there aren't any in my daughter's elementary school. I don't know where the money goes from these machines; but I can't imagine a purpose that is worth encouraging the kids to spend their money on such junk. At least they aren't available to the youngest kids, but it's a bad idea for any public school. Mark V Anderson Bancroft REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
