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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It would be complex, but if some of the funds allocated to food stamps were redirected to subsidizing supermarkets that locate in poorer neighborhoods, it might attract new business without taking any food from the poorer people (since the reduction in food stamps would be offset with cheaper supermarket prices.)[/quote] This is a great idea -- and you could take it steps farther to find ways to encourage people on food stamps to learn about nutrition, use their allocated funds wisely, learn to cook, etc. (I'll just sit here waiting for others to scream at me for how -ist I am. I know it is coming). [/quote] Actually in DC, you can use your food stamps at farmer's markets, which I think is amazing. I live in Brookland and people definitely take advantage of it![/quote]
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