Re:Why Whole Foods Is Moving in to One of the Poorest Neighb...
by et2o on Monday November 17, 2014 @10:04PM
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Reading the rest of your comments makes it evident that you have an axe to grind.
Food deserts are caused by decades-long social and economic pressures that may manifest as "consumer choice," as espoused in the following comments. It is really not surprising whatsoever that opening a grocery store in a food desert did not reduce BMI in the community in 6 months.
From my perspective, you are using the veil of rationality to advance an intellectually dishonest and morally bankrupt argument. When I encounter a line of argument like yours, I find that it is nearly certain the other individual has little personal experience with underserved communities or individuals. I challenge you to any first-hand work in truly underserved American communities. The vast majority of these people are not simply lazy or lacking in impulse control, but are stuck in a socioeconomic feedback loop.
Food deserts are caused by decades-long social and economic pressures that may manifest as "consumer choice," as espoused in the following comments. It is really not surprising whatsoever that opening a grocery store in a food desert did not reduce BMI in the community in 6 months.
From my perspective, you are using the veil of rationality to advance an intellectually dishonest and morally bankrupt argument. When I encounter a line of argument like yours, I find that it is nearly certain the other individual has little personal experience with underserved communities or individuals. I challenge you to any first-hand work in truly underserved American communities. The vast majority of these people are not simply lazy or lacking in impulse control, but are stuck in a socioeconomic feedback loop.