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I have been thinking a lot lately about the earthquake disaster in Haiti and the worldwide outpouring of support for Haiti’s suffering population. Local, regional, national, and international efforts are underway to provide assistance to those devastated by the earthquake. Disrupted infrastructure within Haiti has made the efforts even more difficult; but, churches, the Salvation Army, national leaders of both the Republican and Democratic parties, Hollywood and music stars, major corporations, and individuals have mobilized, in many cases using social networking sites and cell phone contributions, to raise many millions of dollars for relief efforts. It is a great thing to be part of a society that values charity and philanthropy. 19 February 2010
I was glad to see the February 10, 2010 Spartanburg Herald Journal editorial regarding legislation that would prohibit schools from selling junk food and beverages. According to the editorial, the bill being considered would limit the sale of most candy bars, packaged muffins, donuts, fried potato chips, honey buns, etc. and sugary drinks. Students would still be able to purchase baked chips, pretzels, cereal or granola bars, low-fat milk, water, low calorie beverages, and 100% fruit juice. In the face of a rising obesity epidemic among our children, this legislation seems sensible and should be embraced. In fact, I’d like to see more being done in the schools – improving cafeteria lunches and reducing the amount of food used as incentives and rewards in the classroom – but that is an argument for another day. A la carte and vending machine junk food seems like a good start. | << March 2010 >> | ||||||
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