Latvia bans Coca-Cola, Pepsi and sweets in schools

I think its definitely a step in the right direction for ANY nation.

I see no reason why kids should be permitted to purchase soda in school. Here in Massachusetts, schools are not allowed to allow kids to purchase soda because the caffeine therein is considered an "addictive drug" (which it is), and the school can not legally give that shit to kids.

Or so I was told. I have no idea how true it is since I've seen soda machines and soda at lunch in other schools.

And yea, I agree that kids will try to turn a buck on selling shit food independently. It's a great idea - and I say let them. Totally permit it, just don't encourage it.

The American kids would actually LEARN something from running their own business this way. Real-life education, I guess. ^_^

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by niki

I dunno ... it's not very far from what drug dealers do either. =/

I was halfly joking when I mentioned that there's a lesson to be learned in boot-legging. I learned a great lesson when I sold booze out of my locker.

But I think drug dealers would get more harsh punishment considering what they do is actually illegal both in and out of school. As I understand it, in Latvia, it's illegal for schools to provide these items.

Please correct me if I misread.

There's nowhere I can't reach.