Berkeley becomes 1st city to ban junk food at grocery store checkouts

[loco]

Berkeley becomes 1st city to ban junk food at grocery store checkouts

Residents in Berkeley, California are going to see a big change when they go grocery shopping next year.

Beginning in March 2021, candy, chips, soda and other junk food items will not be available for purchase at store checkouts. The Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance on Sept. 22 that will ban these products from the aisles right by store registers.

Not all Berkeley residents agreed with the new policy. NBC's Bay Area affiliate KNTV reported that at least some people thought the city should focus on more pressing concerns than what people put in their mouths.

“I’m a diabetic Type 2,” A.J. Curtis told KNTV. But he says other issues, like Berkeley’s homeless crisis, are more important than what people are buying. “I feel like they should be focusing more on that than on the food we eat,” he said.

https://news.yahoo.com/berkeley-becomes-1st-city-ban-172926564.html

[harmankardon1]

What a bunch of fuckwits.

[Kwon]

What about Berkeley's homeless people?

[Mothballs]

This feels discriminatory. Most homeless people love candy and chips. Hopefully the stores will replace the sodas with beer and malt liquor to make up for this.

[G_Thang]

white people shit.

[IroNat]

1st world prob!ems.

[The Scott]

white people shit.

Yeah but they be bannin' grape drank 'n' Skittles too.

[Body-Buildah]

white people shit.

 

The land of fruits and nuts.

[Body-Buildah]

white people shit.

We were out the other night (night to me is 5 PM) having some wings and stuff in a bar, they were playing that horrible country-western shit, and a few people were up (like line dancing or whatever they do), with masks on keeping 6-feet apart. The couple near us were looking, sort of chuckling to themselves as wife and I were, and I just said "white people" and rolled my eyes. 
The dude and his wife cracked up. Its OK to poke fun at yourself people. So many goofy-ass white people around here its almost comical.

[King Shizzo]

We were out the other night (night to me is 5 PM) having some wings and stuff in a bar, they were playing that horrible country-western shit, and a few people were up (like line dancing or whatever they do), with masks on keeping 6-feet apart. The couple near us were looking, sort of chuckling to themselves as wife and I were, and I just said "white people" and rolled my eyes. 
The dude and his wife cracked up. Its OK to poke fun at yourself people. So many goofy-ass white people around here its almost comical.

It's easy, don't go to a bar on country night. And you are also making fun of the Trump voting base. Never understood going to a "bar" to eat food. Enjoy those Tyson microwaved wings, brah.

[Walter Sobchak]

It's easy, don't go to a bar on country night. And you are also making fun of the Trump voting base. Never understood going to a "bar" to eat food. Enjoy those Tyson microwaved wings, brah.

You should refrain from giving advice on food, diet, social behavior, heterosexuality, athleticism, bodybuilding, sobriety....

Hell...you should just refrain from giving advice.

[King Shizzo]

You should refrain from giving advice on food, diet, social behavior, heterosexuality, athleticism, bodybuilding, sobriety....

Hell...you should just refrain from giving advice.

Lol! That was funny.

[Van_Bilderass]

I have spoken to several people who advocate banning "sugar". Sugar is bad, of course you should ban it, can't control myself so the solution is to make it criminal 

[IroNat]

I have spoken to several people who advocate banning "sugar". Sugar is bad, of course you should ban it, can't control myself so the solution is to make it criminal 

"What are you in for?"

"Ho-Ho's.  You?"

"Snickers."

[Humble Narcissist]

It's Berkeley.   The city council was probably stoned when they voted on it.

[Kwon]

The Land of Fruits and Nuts

[IroNat]

Kwon-outstanding!

[Mr Anabolic]

Berkeley becomes 1st city to ban junk food at grocery store checkouts

Residents in Berkeley, California are going to see a big change when they go grocery shopping next year.

Beginning in March 2021, candy, chips, soda and other junk food items will not be available for purchase at store checkouts. The Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance on Sept. 22 that will ban these products from the aisles right by store registers.

Dat's racisssss!

[joswift]

Define junk?

Look at Coconut oil, pure saturated fat, yet millions swear by it

[Andy Griffin]

Berkeley becomes 1st city to ban junk food at grocery store checkouts

Residents in Berkeley, California are going to see a big change when they go grocery shopping next year.

Beginning in March 2021, candy, chips, soda and other junk food items will not be available for purchase at store checkouts. The Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance on Sept. 22 that will ban these products from the aisles right by store registers.

Not all Berkeley residents agreed with the new policy. NBC's Bay Area affiliate KNTV reported that at least some people thought the city should focus on more pressing concerns than what people put in their mouths.

“I’m a diabetic Type 2,” A.J. Curtis told KNTV. But he says other issues, like Berkeley’s homeless crisis, are more important than what people are buying. “I feel like they should be focusing more on that than on the food we eat,” he said.

https://news.yahoo.com/berkeley-becomes-1st-city-ban-172926564.html

Getting the government they deserve. 

[Straw Man]

Berkeley becomes 1st city to ban junk food at grocery store checkouts

Residents in Berkeley, California are going to see a big change when they go grocery shopping next year.

Beginning in March 2021, candy, chips, soda and other junk food items will not be available for purchase at store checkouts. The Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance on Sept. 22 that will ban these products from the aisles right by store registers.

Not all Berkeley residents agreed with the new policy. NBC's Bay Area affiliate KNTV reported that at least some people thought the city should focus on more pressing concerns than what people put in their mouths.

“I’m a diabetic Type 2,” A.J. Curtis told KNTV. But he says other issues, like Berkeley’s homeless crisis, are more important than what people are buying. “I feel like they should be focusing more on that than on the food we eat,” he said.

https://news.yahoo.com/berkeley-becomes-1st-city-ban-172926564.html

Don't worry Loco you can still use your food stamps to buy chips and soda and whatever other crap you like

If you're in Berkeley you'll just need to pick it up before you get in line

That shouldn't be too difficult even for a dipshit like you

[TheShape.]

I unironically support a ban on soda and sugary drinks. Too many fat fucks, many such cases!

[pellius]

You should refrain from giving advice on food, diet, social behavior, heterosexuality, athleticism, bodybuilding, sobriety....

Hell...you should just refrain from giving advice.

LOL. Actually, he should really just refrain from living. Just a waste of space and resources.

[pellius]

I have spoken to several people who advocate banning "sugar". Sugar is bad, of course you should ban it, can't control myself so the solution is to make it criminal 

Like smoking, the issue to me is not whether or not something is good or bad for you but rather who should decide.

[Walter Sobchak]

LOL. Actually, he should really just refrain from living. Just a waste of space and resources.

I’m still waiting for him to post nude pics of his sister’s funbags