STAY HUNGRY, MY FRIENDS
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lorilori ]: State Rep. Cynthia Davis (R-MO) gives her thoughts on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ summer food program, which provides “food during the summer for thousands of low-income Missouri children who rely on the school cafeteria for free or reduced-price meals during the regular school year.”
She’s against it, basically. And here's one reason why:
Classy.
She also trots out the usual Repub arguments of how Big Govt programs are dehumanizing and wasteful. Which may or may not be true, but it’s worth pointing out that what she’s essentially saying is that it’s better for kids to starve (which builds character) than for the govt to spend a dime to help them.
I’m just saying.
Feed me,
This is dF
lorilori ]: State Rep. Cynthia Davis (R-MO) gives her thoughts on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ summer food program, which provides “food during the summer for thousands of low-income Missouri children who rely on the school cafeteria for free or reduced-price meals during the regular school year.” She’s against it, basically. And here's one reason why:
“Anyone under 18 can be eligible? Can’t they get a job during the summer by the time they are 16? Hunger can be a positive motivator. What is wrong with the idea of getting a job so you can get better meals? Tip: If you work for McDonald’s, they will feed you for free during your break.”
Classy.
She also trots out the usual Repub arguments of how Big Govt programs are dehumanizing and wasteful. Which may or may not be true, but it’s worth pointing out that what she’s essentially saying is that it’s better for kids to starve (which builds character) than for the govt to spend a dime to help them.
I’m just saying.
Feed me,
This is dF
