I am absolutely opposed to Great National Daddy Bubba's involvement in this matter. But at the same time I do not understand why any parent would defend carbonated beverages, nutritionally. Those "sodas" are nutritionally negative; that is, they affect adversely the physiological utilization of certain mineral nutrients. Occasional consumption probably does little harm, but they should not be drunk to the virtual exclusion of water and milk. Above all, they should not be sold in schools, and it matters not a whit whether the "diet" or "un-diet" version is chosen.
My complaint is about Bubba's involvement....I especially remember his "runs" to McDonalds during his presidency.
So for thousands of teenagers, they have been blessed with the "permission" from the POTUS, to have oral sex and eat junk food.
BTW...my granddaughter is a diabetic...and we pack a DIET SODA in her lunch everyday, because she can't drink milk or juice.....so there are exceptions to most rules.
Thank you, I was beginning to think I was only one here who cannot understand this zealous defense of having junk drinks accessible to our kids in a place where we as parents have no control or monitoring capacity. 2 of our 3 kids *love* soda, and will choose it over anything else if given the chance. The third just doesn't like it, and will chose water or milk.
I've never thought it was a good idea to have soda in the schools, and the politics of whose idea it was to get rid of it is irrevelant.