NY To Disallow Food Stamps Soda Purchases

American Voices • Politics • ISSUE 46•42 • Oct 18, 2010

The City and State of New York are urging the USDA to discontinue allowing the purchase of sugary beverages with food stamps. What do you think?

“That's not fair! Rich people get all the blue drink they want." ”
Chris O’Dell –
Systems Analyst
“I don't know if I'm ready to deal with a poor population base that's suddenly healthy and strong." ”
Betty Fergusson –
Eyelet Riveter
“Great. Just when I come into a bunch of food stamps."”
Mick Giannelli –
Sanitation Worker

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