Food Wagons or Marijuana Dispensaries

I'm more surprised, then my friend list that I'm ready to write about this today. Today I was asked my opinion about food wagons and where they should be located. I'll be honest its not an easy answer, as we all know not all food wagons are unhealthy.

Why is this an issue? Food wagons could be required to be 1500 feet from public elementary, middle and high schools from 6 am to 6 pm on school days. Pot must be 600 feet from schools. I guess the question is which is a bigger problem pot or junk food.

What next ban McDonald's and the other fast food places, as my biggest problem with this plan in California is its only food trucks that would be banned. Young people would just go to McDonald's or the grocery store to buy junk food.

I think as a parent its my responsibility to teach my daughter that there is nothing wrong with junk food, but you have to eat healthy food every day. Potato chips and other junk food shouldn't be looked at as being a bad food all the time. We live once and should enjoy our time by having a snack, but in moderation.

What do you think should food wagons have the same rights as McDonald's and the grocery stores? Are food wagons causing people to be overweight? Should parents be doing a better job of teaching their children what is the right way to eat?

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Louie Louie Mar 9, 2012, 12:20am UTC

I'm probably way off track but I think the bigger problem would be having the food truck by the marijauna dispensary! lol

Mary G. Mar 9, 2012, 7:38am UTC

lol I laughed so hard I'm crying.

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William M. Mar 9, 2012, 2:22am UTC

Parents should be the ones deciding what their children should have.

Mary G. Mar 9, 2012, 7:43am UTC

I agree and I'm upset that the state of California wants to decide what my daughter should eat.

William M. Mar 9, 2012, 10:31am UTC

It does not seem right to me.

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Gloria G Mar 9, 2012, 10:14am UTC

I live in Memphis, more than likely, the food truck would be selling marijuana. Kinda like the man who sets up selling stuffed animals in the wee hours of the morning. Yep, that's when I need my stuffed animal, around 2 in the morn. Oops, I got off topic.

I think we need to concentrate on teaching better food choices, instead of passing laws to make people eat 'right.' What's wrong for one may be just what the doctor ordered for the next. :)

Mary G. Mar 10, 2012, 4:27pm UTC

I agree, but the biggest problem is the state doesn't think parents are doing a good job of teaching their children now. If they thought we were this wouldn't be on the ballot costing taxpayers money just to put it on the ballot.

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Carrie Marie P. Mar 9, 2012, 2:55pm UTC

hmm.... interesting the food wagon have to keep a longer distance from schools than pot shops. I think they all should be put on one side of town and far away from schools and libraries.

Mary G. Mar 10, 2012, 4:35pm UTC

That would be a major challenge in the city I'm in now, as the schools aren't near the library. The library is on the edge of the city, as its not owned by the city. The residents made a smart move and we really can make changes to our library, as the city doesn't get money from the library. Its not city owned, so the residents decide the hours it will be open and how to staff it. I love it, as daughter works there, so happy to pay. We have a Friends of the Library and many of us buy books and that money goes to the library.

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