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Martin68

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1. I don't think nutrition-free excess sugar is good for the health. I don't think SNAP benefits should include

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 09:55 PM

Jun 22

harmful products. If we are going to subsidize food for the who can't afford it, we should also consider whether or not the products are actually nutritious and healthy.

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US Judge Blocks Trump Administration SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 22 OP

I don't think nutrition-free excess sugar is good for the health. I don't think SNAP benefits should include Martin68 Jun 22 #1

Who do you think has the right to oberle Jun 22 #3

Yes.The government has the responsibility of managing the program and decisions should be based on science. Martin68 Jun 23 #5

Calories are calories. Your body literally runs on glucose. its not exactly fentanyl Blues Heron Jun 22 #4

In excess, over time, it can cause as much damage as fentanyl. highly refined sugar and ultra-processed carbohydrates Martin68 Jun 23 #6

no its not as as bad as fentanyl. Let them have a treat. Everybody gets gov susidies of some form, so lets ban all candy Blues Heron Jun 23 #7

I'd rather my tax dollars were spent on healthy food. Martin68 Jun 23 #9

You are using tax paid benefits the minute you travel on a government road. Should they control what you buy? Blues Heron Jun 23 #10

I'm getting tired of your wild attempts at logic. Comparing sugar to fentanyl and eating to driving just don't help the Martin68 Jun 23 #11

Cool story bro Blues Heron Jun 23 #12

Are you under the impression you can engage in unrestricted commerce while on a public thoroughfare? Llewlladdwr Jun 23 #13

Ex-hungry person once on food stamp agrees with this GenThePerservering Jun 23 #8

When healthy food becomes as inexpensive as junk food Torchlight Jun 23 #15

So much court winnings by the trumpedo. MarineCombatEngineer Jun 22 #2

Good. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 23 #14

I agree with the decision EnergizedLib Jun 23 #16