Exactly.

Maybe the problem with many things in the US is that institutions that should not be dealing with certain issues are forced to deal with them by various interests.

The MTA should not be in the business of ensuring schoolchildren are fed. Nor should they be in the business of being adhoc homeless shelters.

Ezra Klein just wrote an article on this exact topic: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/02/opinion/democrats-liberal...

Thank you for sharing this. That was an informative read. I’ve seen Ezra’s name around before, but I’m not familiar with what he’s known for.

not eating breakfast isn't healthy, thus making it a health concern

the health of the children of a community is a public concern of that community

> not eating breakfast isn't healthy

In what sense? It has no adverse effects. Are you worried about spiritual pollution?

in the sense that not eating breakfast does indeed have adverse effects on children