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  • Candy Control Laws Sorely Needed

    03/24/2008 1:22:55 PM PDT · by chickpundit · 16 replies · 283+ views
    Pundit Chick Blog ^ | 3/24/08 | Pundit Chick
    As more and more schools turn to healthy snack alternatives, a candy black market is emerging. Some students now bring candy-laden backpacks to school to sell to other students for profit. http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/candy_5497___article.html/profit_sales.html What’s truly needed to stem the candy tide are more candy-control laws. If we can limit its sale, fewer children will be the victims of cavities, hyper-activity, and parental rage. There are especially dangerous brands of candy, infused with caffeine, that should be banned altogether. We need to offer tax-payer sponsored candy buy-back programs to get dangerous candy off the streets. A 7-day waiting period before children can...