110833841
To the Editor:
It seems that rules are set to go into effect next year to make foods around school campuses healthier. Under the new government rules, promotion of sugary drinks and junk food sold at schools around the country will be phased out. This includes vending machines and lunchroom lines in cafeterias. Apparently, under the new rules announced on Feb. 25 by the Obama Administration, scoreboards in high schools will have to advertise only healthy foods.
This, ladies and gentleman, is what you call downright socialism. I thought we lived in a democracy where the government allowed business owners to run their own businesses without total government interference. But no, not under the current administration. This is their way of having control over everyone’s life. This is their way of forcing/dictating how we should eat and drink. Sure, we still have options … For now. What will be next?
Additionally, the new socialist rules will increase costs for businesses who now have to revamp their soda machines, advertising, etc. And who pays for this at the end? Oh yes, the consumer.
Look, I’m all for healthy eating and watching what and how much you drink. However, I certainly don’t think it is the government’s role to tell us what to eat and drink. Simply put, Obama wants to dictate, and he is in the wrong country for that. We live in a democracy. Let’s leave personal decision matters up to ourselves. And for our children, let’s just leave that up to their parents to educate them.
Rich DiGiacomo
South Philadelphia
Send a letter to the South Philly Review at editor@southphillyreview.com. Please include your name, address and telephone number for verification purposes.
110833841
110833851
