General Discussion

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)

27. As "public servants"

Sun Mar 17, 2013, 07:04 PM

Mar 2013

I think it is our best interests that we begin to move to determine the diet of these lawmakers since we are both paying for their healthcare and paying their salaries.

Why should we allow them to eat in unhealthy ways that may pose a threat to their capacity to serve us in an optimal way. We have the right to demand strict, dietary compliance.

I would also propose that they be carefully monitored and that any use of alcohol, tobacco, or junk food be prohibited. One time and you are out of office!

Then, I would also propose that we look into their personal lifestyles and determine any adjustments that would have to be made to their behavior.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

60 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Wisconsin lawmaker seeks to restrict what can be bought with food stamps [View all] TheMightyFavog Mar 2013 OP

Soda is not healthy. That one is easy. dkf Mar 2013 #1

small government, my ass! williesgirl Mar 2013 #2

They want a small, but very Strict Nanny in control of the state. HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #21

It amazes me how republicans don't want government in our business yet they love getting in our southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #30

Doesn't surprise me a bit. HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #36

you bet and to think they think their are good christains. southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #44

Can you buy infant formula with food stamps? HockeyMom Mar 2013 #3

God, don't give them any ideas. Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #34

Yes,they should be able to buy it with food stamps HockeyMom Mar 2013 #50

Usually people have WIC for formula Marrah_G Mar 2013 #42

Idaho's has restrictions. Lionessa Mar 2013 #4

Candy but no roasted chicken? narnian60 Mar 2013 #41

I buy prepared from from the deli frequently Ilsa Mar 2013 #49

Well, here shortly I've have to switch to CA food stamps. Hopefully they make more sense. Lionessa Mar 2013 #57

I'm not necessarily opposed to this. Viking12 Mar 2013 #5

Here are the current USDA guidelines.... OldDem2012 Mar 2013 #10

Thanks for that link Viking12 Mar 2013 #12

"...administratively costly and burdensome." customerserviceguy Mar 2013 #15

well many states, such as Missouri and Nebraska hfojvt Mar 2013 #18

You never pay sales tax when using food stamps CBGLuthier Mar 2013 #51

I understand that Food stamps are now on a debt card, no different from any other card. CK_John Mar 2013 #6

Yep....debit card that gets reloaded every month. But you can't buy prohibited items.... OldDem2012 Mar 2013 #20

Pot... CurtEastPoint Mar 2013 #7

ugh! how many chins?? ZRT2209 Mar 2013 #38

Do as I say ....not as I do ! lunasun Mar 2013 #52

This! HappyMe Mar 2013 #59

There's something we have to be careful with gollygee Mar 2013 #8

There are plenty of people on this website who would do the same thing. Sheldon Cooper Mar 2013 #9

Feels at times like a majority would. It's sad. (nt) Posteritatis Mar 2013 #16

But at the same time.. madmom Mar 2013 #11

Here's an idea customerserviceguy Mar 2013 #13

I just love me some poor laws. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #14

Step 1. Ruin economy. Step 2, Control people now that they are poor, step 3 The Straight Story Mar 2013 #17

Step 4- this is not a rich/poor issue. Like cigarettes, the proof is there, it's time to sacrifice graham4anything Mar 2013 #28

If you want to live in a society where you are more controlled The Straight Story Mar 2013 #45

Actually, I think North Korea would be akin to the NRA/Cigarette/Drakes companies graham4anything Mar 2013 #46

They think Michelle Obama's cause for healthier eating is policing activity... Initech Mar 2013 #19

I am reminded of this post: snacker Mar 2013 #22

Buying a cake mix would be much cheaper YarnAddict Mar 2013 #58

I get so sick of this kind of thing treestar Mar 2013 #23

This would not only harm the poor it would also harm small businesses Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #24

The definition of "food" SoCalDem Mar 2013 #25

Michigan still hands out foodstuffs... Bay Boy Mar 2013 #33

I would like to see a restriction on what the rich can buy with their money. LiberalFighter Mar 2013 #26

As "public servants" Newest Reality Mar 2013 #27

+1!!!!! forestpath Mar 2013 #31

yes, he can explain again how "offensive" FLOTUS' "let's move" program is, as well ZRT2209 Mar 2013 #37

Good god, they're so oblivious. nt Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #40

Can I borrow this to put in a letter to Rep Kaufert to hopefully enlighten him to his hypocrisy? Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #39

This goes hand in hand with drug testing. People should be free to buy whatever food they want! forestpath Mar 2013 #29

call Mayor Bloomberg! No sodas for you! ZRT2209 Mar 2013 #32

I wish my rep, Rep Kaufert would eat shit. That's really what he deserves. n/t Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #35

Bloomie has disciples everywhere ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #43

are some of the people on this thread doing sarcasm ? olddots Mar 2013 #47

In California, you can buy food Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #48

Nestles, Kraft, Unilever and Pepsi are not going to be shut out by this guy's grandstanding KurtNYC Mar 2013 #53

Know why people buy "junk"? Scootaloo Mar 2013 #54

Right on. nt Ed Suspicious Mar 2013 #55

And that was how this leftist grew up. Scootaloo Mar 2013 #56

when rebulicans can regulate the poor they will.... Evasporque Mar 2013 #60