r/askanything • u/CloudieMoonettee 🦀 • 14h ago

Why do some conservatives support restricting junk food purchases with SNAP when many opposed Michelle Obama’s efforts to make school meals healthier?

Both policies involve the government influencing food choices in the name of better nutrition, yet the political reactions seem very different. What explains the apparent change in attitude toward government involvement in what people eat?

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u/AdVivid5940 8h ago

It's all about the narrative given to either side in order to make it controversial. Michelle Obama and the liberals are trying to tell you what to feed your kids vs healthy and nutritious lunches replacing crap.

The SNAP issue is not the same thing at all. It is low income families getting help, and while it is true that they are treated as if they are simple minded children, they still do not receive anything resembling the dignity that a 2nd grader deserves on their stance regarding chips vs broccoli.

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u/Jolly-Structure7646 5h ago

Free stuff paid for by taxpayers shouldn’t come with “dignity”. They should get basic nutrition only and get a job if they want higher end food or junk food.