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2. The 'nanny' state?

Tue Mar 10, 2026, 07:43 PM

Mar 10

I'm all for healthier eating but it saddens me to think a child in poverty can't have a snack. This feels like a way to shame the poor.

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Sugary drinks and candy now off-limits for millions using SNAP benefits [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 10 OP

restrictions just encourage shitty behavior Kali Mar 10 #1

The 'nanny' state? mzmolly Mar 10 #2

So have Coca-Cola and M&M/Mars sued yet? DJ Synikus Makisimus Mar 10 #3

This will probably force more stealing i'm afraid. bluestarone Mar 10 #4

Show me affordable healthy food... purr-rat beauty Mar 10 #5

Throw them a sammich, with musterd. twodogsbarking Mar 10 #7

I have no problem with this. NH Ethylene Mar 10 #10

DOD - $93 BILLION in one month KT2000 Mar 10 #11

If that stuff is really bad for us... Escape Mar 10 #12

Are these people opposed to Halloween candy, too? lostnfound Mar 11 #13

When healthy food becomes more affordable than junk food Torchlight Mar 11 #14