In a refreshing decision that brings back common sense
and exercises states’ rights, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller lifted
a 10-year-plus state ban on deep fat fryers and soda machines on the state’s
school campuses.
Miller explained to
reporters:
“We’re just saying if you want (a deep fryer), go get
one. We’re not going to mandate what you do.”
What Miller essentially did was pull back on government
overreach by allowing local parents and teachers to once again make the
decision on what’s best for their particular children. He also argued that all
the mandates in place – including the ones put in place by First Lady Michelle
Obama – have not helped reduce childhood obesity in Texas.
“There’s so many mandates on these schools and what they
can do and cannot do. You just ask anybody – they’ll tell you it’s not
working.”
It’s obvious the lesson to be learned here: Local parents
know what’s best for their kids at school instead of a bureaucrat hundreds of
thousands of miles away. Michelle Obama and other control freak liberals in
Washington will be shocked to learn of this decision, but that’s alright.
Comments
Sid Miller is right. There’s just so much barbeque you can eat.
Southern Fried Chicken is a welcome break. Also, Coke will be happy with this
change.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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