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Should soda and candy be excluded from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Should soda and candy be excluded from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Of course!

12

It's not that simple.

23

Of course!

12 Comments
Will Mason
2
Will Mason

Since when are the answers to the question of the day not"yes" or "no"? Those are the options. And is is exactly that simple. The answers here are an attempt to skew the results. Pathetic.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

The questions normally are biased to create confusion.

Wanda C Perry
1
Wanda C Perry

Neither are nutritional. Both lead to an increase in diabetes which is running rampant in our youth.

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Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

Oh my the oxygen thieves are going to be mad.

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Eric Smith
1
Eric Smith

Why isn't it set up like the WIC program, where there are only specific approved food items. that can be purchased? It's not rocket science. I know it, you know it, and so does RFK Jr.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Because, they could not use them at the casinos if they did that.

Ethel Steele
1
Ethel Steele

Only healthy nutritious food should be able to buy with food stamps. Junk food should be abandoned. If junk food is bought with EBTstamps, it should be taxed. Chip, soda, and candy should be taxed. These foods are not nutrition and unhealthy

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Governor JB Pritzker disagrees with that thought.

Toye Kauffman
1
Toye Kauffman

People are letting their kids grow up on junk. It's not healthy. Another of working people can't afford to buy their kids junk food. I got food stamps in the 70s. We couldn't buy junk food or soda. No prepared foods. No chicken legs or thighs because they cost more. I bought whole chickens an

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Thenry Meier
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Thenry Meier

These products are harmful for the body. Useless calories. Drink water, eat fruit. Your body will thank you.

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Dave Ford
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Dave Ford

This program is for "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance" Candy and can soda are not needed to supplement a diet in any circumstance.

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Zaos Gonzolez
1
Zaos Gonzolez

In fact, sugar should be taxed as high as tobacco.

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nathan bailey
1
nathan bailey

Yes, people are sick of the free handouts, while they have to suffer of go without.

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Teresa Twenter
0
Teresa Twenter

People should get a job !!! It's that simple . But many want to start out at the top or think they are to good to flip burgers . Would rather sit on ass and take handout .

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Abigail Thomas
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Abigail Thomas

Because I receive snap benefits and it makes it hard if they take that out then there taking away most of the food you get on stamps because of sugar is in most of the food.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Most food is not cokes and candy, anyway for most people.

It's not that simple.

13 Comments
Belinda Kitchen
3
Belinda Kitchen

If they that stupid then they need to crack down on people on SSI shouldn't be able to spend their checks on lottery tickets every month! Plain and simple.

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Mzb Jackson
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Mzb Jackson

Healthy foods are high price and if they want us to buy more healthy foods, then either need to lower the price for healthy foods or raise the price on food stamps

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Jean Schooley
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Jean Schooley

Because people could be diabetic

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Amy Bane
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Amy Bane

That is how I get my kids Easter candy, and Christmas Stocking candy, also ginger ale when they are sick.

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Robin Chivers
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Robin Chivers

No I don't think k it should be taken off .

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Sharlene Williams
0
Sharlene Williams

There are people who need soda and candy due to low blood sugar. They should not have to suffer

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Aleshiea Oliver
0
Aleshiea Oliver

ebt is suppose to be like cash.so...if someone paying cash never suppose to buy a candy bar??? also,if someone asks u for $ for gas and u let them have $ for gas,would u tell them they can only buy premium instead of reg??

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James Hawthorne
0
James Hawthorne

No, because we have a craving for them, and it's something we need.

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Mildred Roby
0
Mildred Roby

Some SNAP recipients are homeless and can't cook their own meals.

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Rebecca Pena
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Rebecca Pena

Because not only are you removing sports drinks but juices in general....also you are telling older adults who payed taxes for year who are now on ssi/ssdi and rely on food stamps that they can't get what they paid for before now just because they are old/disabled .

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Jamal Bawadi
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Jamal Bawadi

No, because the Diabetic people like myself needs sugar free candy and sugar free soda. I know the government wants everyone to be healthy but we have rights too on what foods to eat.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

False. Sugar free candy is not food.

Vega Xavier
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Vega Xavier

I'm not okay with this new thing of the president want to do. Sometimes we need a little sugar for our body etc...hope and pray that they not accepting this please

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky should also be prohibited.

Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

Sugar is a basic food staple, and it is allowed. cokes, and candy is not. Get with the program.

Max DeYoung
0
Max DeYoung

Yes, they, and many other convenience foods should also be excluded. "It's not that simple", is an understatement.

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Do you support phasing out Missouri's income tax?

Do you support phasing out Missouri's income tax?

Yes

12

No

5

Yes

9 Comments
Andrea Loy
1
Andrea Loy

Income tax is unconstitutional when all other taxes are placed on top of it.

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Shawn Maupin
1
Shawn Maupin

Because I believe taxation is theft!

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Dennis Ganahl
1
Dennis Ganahl

It's time to position Missouri for growth. We need to attract business and population growth not more stagnation. Taxes need to be affordable based on what people can pay, not what government wants to spend. Government needs to budget just like families.

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Slate Rogers
1
Slate Rogers

I am in favor of a state income tax cap of 3 percent and eliminating the personal property tax completely.

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C Sims
1
C Sims

I support doing away with all taxes

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Max
Max

The harder that people work, the more taxes they pay. That's wrong. The people that won't work should pay the most taxes.

Nancy Hooyman
0
Nancy Hooyman

I'm 70 and it takes too much money away from me.

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Pam Ames
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Pam Ames

The citizens of Missouri are taxed enough, we deserve to enjoy some of the fruits of our labor.Next stop should be phasing out personal property taxes, sales tax, etc, etc…

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Bill Douglas
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Bill Douglas

Ban state employees from attending professional and college sports events. Also ban state employees from displaying college/university personalized license plates on their vehicles.

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Max
0
Max

If phasing out taxes, phases out Socialism, then it's a great idea.

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No

5 Comments
Michael Bailey
1
Michael Bailey

We eliminated capital gains tax last year and now our target is income tax? I feel we should get more productive spending and figure out the position of our tax burden before we think about eliminating income tax. It feels like Gov. Kehoe is using this as political points.

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Steve Baumann
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Steve Baumann

We all need to be paying our fair share. There are other questionable taxes to be looked into and removed. Along with tax cuts, cuts to the bureaucracy as well.

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nathaniel bock
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nathaniel bock

The tax we need to eliminate or change is personal property tax on vehicles, tractors, trailers, etc. There should be no taxes paid on anything an individual has owned longer than ten years.

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Will Mason
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Will Mason

Sales taxes are paid by the poor. Income taxes favor the poor. Unless a refund of sales taxes is an option, income taxes are cheaper for low income people. And a sales tax refund is probably just as complex as filing income taxes. Either way the government is getting our money.

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Hayden Hamlin
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Hayden Hamlin

Missouri barely pays for WIC, SNAP, Healthcare, and education as is. The Trump Admin passed a bill that will cancel more funding to states for these. Who's going to replace the main source of revenue? The billionaire class? Absolutely not. Our state only offers cheap living; this will raise prices.

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Max
Max

Socialism is not the solution.

Max
Max

Maybe some people should put more effort into working for a living?

Do you agree with banning sugary foods and drinks from Missouri's SNAP program?

Do you agree with banning sugary foods and drinks from Missouri's SNAP program?

Yes

35

No

18

Yes

19 Comments
Doug Fisher
4
Doug Fisher

SNAP money should (i) serve basic nutritional needs, not empty food and (ii) should help farmers, not companies making empty caloric food.

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kelly shuler
4
kelly shuler

if taxpayers are paying then should require healthier eating for better health in long term

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Baconface McGee
4
Baconface McGee

Our taxes shouldn’t be paying for other people’s junk food.

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Lee Signup
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Lee Signup

The United States has one of the highest rates of Type 1 diabetes incidences and high prevalence , around 1 in 6. Diet and being active, which most of us can do does wonders, whether on SNAP or not, most of us would benefit from consuming less sugar and taking the stairs.

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Jimmy Ci
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Jimmy Ci

The purpose of SNAP is to provide food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals and families, helping them maintain adequate nutrition and health. It should not be used for anything else.

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michael
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michael

Curbing sugary foods & drinks significantly decreases chronic illness, which saves tax $$ on health care. The healthier our food choices, the healthier we are. Healthier = happier.

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Dan Mar
3
Dan Mar

Sugary foods are not a necessity. The US has an obesity crisis that is costing taxpayers hundreds of millions every year. I like the sugar tax that Europe is using to help pay for the government health care costs related to junk food consumption.

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Tatyana Karak
3
Tatyana Karak

Sugary food is not essential. SNAP is for people who need to eat food they need not to go hungry. More healthy choices are beneficial for all.

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Patrick
3
Patrick

So taxpayers are 100% funding SNAP and those benefits should be used properly. If SNAP recipients use benefits to buy soda, candy, cake, and other sugary products, we, the taxpayers will also be funding their healthcare for diabetes and other chronic ailments. Enough is enough.

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Randi W
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Randi W

People on SNAP may have a proclivity for unhealthy eating. Just as SNAP can't be used for cigarettes and alcohol, it shouldn't be wasted on surgery sodas and unhealthy snack foods.

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Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

I'm in favor of eliminating the entire snap program.

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Valarie Wright
1
Valarie Wright

Restricting sugary items ensures taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits support public health goals by encouraging the purchase of more nutrient-dense foods, thereby combating diet-related diseases.

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Victoria D
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Victoria D

No reason for SNAP to add to the bad eating habits. Stick to necessary nutrition.

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tom tibble
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tom tibble

These types of food are not necessary and should focus on essential foods only.

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Victoria Zandonella
1
Victoria Zandonella

No place in a nutritious diet!

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John S
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John S

Let's have some common sense health reform and get back to the basics of making healthy and affordable food available to all.

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Braylon Maverick
0
Braylon Maverick

Sugary foods and drink are not necessary in an healthy diet, which was the original intendent purpose of the program. You want snacks food and junk food, go work. SNAP need to resort back to the old food stamp rules. Again, don't like it, then go to work.

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Ellen Hall
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Ellen Hall

Sugary foods do not sustain a healthy body. You wind up gaining fat - yes that is a weight - , decaying teeth, addiction to sugar. Add all the salt that goes along with that and there is very little nutrition to fuel your brain and the rest of your body.

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dragon fly
0
dragon fly

diabetes is epidemic in the U$ - thanks to sugar being in everything...

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dragon fly
dragon fly

if you read the NO comments, many of the people who voted NO thought they were voting NO SUGAR...

No

18 Comments
Brian Croner
3
Brian Croner

I'm type 1 diabetic and I need to buy candy to keep myself from dying from hypoglycemia episodes.

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Braylon Maverick
Braylon Maverick

So there is no other way for you to stuff your face with candy than through SNAP benefits? You have no other money available to you? You're that much of a freeloader? If you need sugar for your Diabetes, why don't you make a cup of tea and add 12 teaspoons of sugar in it? Stop being a freeloader.

Max
Max

How many pounds of candy do you need per day?

Kimberly Jean
3
Kimberly Jean

Just because a person is less fortunate, doesn't mean they must live in misery at all times. The poor can enjoy life too. If they choose to buy themselves or their family a little treat, they are as entitled to do that as anyone else.

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Braylon Maverick
Braylon Maverick

You want to enjoy luxuries, then work for them. Candy and Coca-Cola isn't that expensive. They don't need to fall under the category of SNAP. Keondre and her 8 kids (from 7 different men) don't need to feast on 7-UP and Skittles.

Angel Lopez Jr
3
Angel Lopez Jr

If you look at the cost of less processed goods, you’ll see that you get much less bang for your buck. You spend more and get less whe. You eliminated the processed goods. Rather than hurt the consumer, the focus should be on making these processed foods healthier. This makes sense to parents.

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Anonymous Individual
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Anonymous Individual

I don't have the right to decide what poor people get to eat. Just because we give poor people money for food doesn't give us the right to take away their freedom of choice. They decide what to put into their bodies, not us. It's their bodies, their choice!!!

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Fred
3
Fred

The poor/lower middle class aren't the problem, it's the billionaires. Prior to Reagan and trickle-down (Voodoo Economics) the bottom 90% of the population held about a third of the wealth and the 0.7% about 7% .... fast forward to today and the top 0.7% have MORE wealth than the bottom 90%!

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Max
Max

Then you must be a billionaire. LOL

Diane Willoughby
2
Diane Willoughby

Why do we need to control people in our society? Sometimes the only way a child can get a little treat is if their parents can use a little bit of the benefits to buy something a little special.

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Braylon Maverick
Braylon Maverick

You are right. Government should not control people. It should not afford luxuries for people as well. SNAP's purpose is to make sure people (including children) have food, and that food be nutritious. SNAP isn't for Wanda and her 8 kids to be able to buy Doritos, Skittles, and 7-UP.

michael
michael

Mindful what we call 'treats'! Illness producing, ultra processed 'treats' are literally a sickening way to 'treat' our kids. A handful of delicious blueberries, is a treat. Banana slices spread with peanut butter is a treat. A handful of Skittles & a diet soda is not.

Patricia Abruzzise
2
Patricia Abruzzise

No one should be banning sweets from SNAP or any other program. This is just a way of controlling people and what is available for them to eat. What is next? MILK?

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Braylon Maverick
Braylon Maverick

Candy and Milk...good comparison. LOL

dragon fly
dragon fly

Trump-zombie logic...

Max
Max

You are comparing milk to Twinkies. Give everyone a break.

Baby Yoda's Dad
2
Baby Yoda's Dad

That is the only time some kids get a little snack.

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Lee Signup
Lee Signup

FYI after we don't need milk after childhood. Calcium Sources: Leafy greens (kale, broccoli), tofu, beans, fortified orange juice, nuts, and seeds

michael
michael

Grapes dipped in peanut butter are a snack. So are spoonfuls of yogurt mixed with chopped fruit, plopped onto parchment paper with a popsicle stick stuck into ea & frozen. Dip in melted chocolate optional! As is chia seed pudding. All cheaper than prepackaged, ultra processed snacks & far healthier.

Max
Max

42 million people get an avg. of $178 per month of food that is paid for by the other 295 million Americans that work for a living.

Madison Haleigh
2
Madison Haleigh

Because it directly affects disabled and vulnerable populations, people with arfid, People who are trying to buy birthday cakes for their children, people who have disabilities who cannot easily make foods, people who have autism who have safe foods, people with diabetes. It's not right to police us

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Max
Max

End the SNAP program except for people that will community service.

Denzel McVeigh
2
Denzel McVeigh

No because there are a lot of people that need those sodas those candies whatever for reasons like oh I don't know to raise their blood sugar up when it gets super low. It's such a misconception and some more false narrative bullshit by these dumbass Republicans like Mike kehoe and Donald Trump.

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Max
Max

The same ones that need liquor, MaryJane and smokes?

Bridget Graham
1
Bridget Graham

Why police people when corporations get away with murder?

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Herman Harris
0
Herman Harris

Targeting a specific group of pe ople.

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Erin Mulhern
0
Erin Mulhern

1. SNAP does not provide enough funds to allow them to buy healthier foods. 2. Food deserts do not have enough options for people to chose healthy foods. 3. It's no one's business what others eat. Mind your own household.

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Michael Bailey
0
Michael Bailey

I feel the same way towards this as vegetarianism. By all means we should worry about what people eat after we feed more people. The point of the program is to eliminate its necessity not limit its accessibility

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Laura Glassman
0
Laura Glassman

The government has no business telling people what they can and can't eat. Simple

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Alan Silverman
0
Alan Silverman

do the 61% yes voters refrain from sugary products?? if so remove all the products they say that shouldn't be available to snap completely from the market. or only the rich deserve....?

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Jeremy Geyer
0
Jeremy Geyer

I think these kind of things put an undue burden on grocers. They cost more than they are worth

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levi record
0
levi record

What is this nazi germany? Whats next? Hot dogs? Cheerios? Salt? Poor kids deserve birthday cake too. People should be treated fairly snap or no snap. If sugar is so bad then have it removed from all food. Gezzzz fdt

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