Re:The Cost of Being Poor: Why It Costs So Much to Be Poor i...
by RyanHamilton on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @04:38AM
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I would suggest it's not the ease of access to data nor the ability to understand it. It's the constant bombardment of advertising.
42% of Americanas are overweight, do you think it's because we don't have the data or it's not available? No, it's that within this capitilistic society its more profitable for companies to sell sugar with a high markup and copyright protection, than a piece of fruit. If a banana was the most profitable food item to sell, there would be less obesity. At what % obesity or taking out loans or addiction do we shift from blaming individuals to blaming the scenario and the players creating that scenario often for profit?
42% of Americanas are overweight, do you think it's because we don't have the data or it's not available? No, it's that within this capitilistic society its more profitable for companies to sell sugar with a high markup and copyright protection, than a piece of fruit. If a banana was the most profitable food item to sell, there would be less obesity. At what % obesity or taking out loans or addiction do we shift from blaming individuals to blaming the scenario and the players creating that scenario often for profit?