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mutex

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Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« on: August 18, 2005, 10:10:38 am »
Well, not completely.  I have to say, this has been a huge story, but I'm not sure why...
http://www.newsday.com/news/health/ny-lisoft184388289aug18,0,4853057.story?coll=ny-health-headlines
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Re: Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2005, 06:40:53 pm »
It's about time!
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Re: Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2005, 06:41:44 pm »
So, it's the drink companie's fault that kids are hooked?
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Re: Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2005, 05:18:39 am »
Where are the parents? Shouldn't they have some responsiblity in this?
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Re: Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2005, 06:16:50 am »
That's my point exactly!
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Re: Beverage companies to stop selling in schools
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2005, 03:22:42 pm »
Quote from: mutex on August 18, 2005, 06:41:44 pm
So, it's the drink companie's fault that kids are hooked?
Partially.  It's companies' responsible, parents' responsibility AND each individual's responsibility.  Regulators need to be doing their job as well.  All parties need to get involved and take proper actions.
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