Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
Bill Bates wrote: CIP
can you translate this into simple terms?
"WHEREAS, health disparities exist in various groups, with African-Americans and Latinos at a
higher risk of diseases linked to poor nutrition habits"
I say it is not so disguised racism, pure and simple.
Mr. Bates, have you ever worked in, lived in, or spent time in the low income neighborhoods in Compton, Watts, Inglewood, Lynwood, or any parts of south central Los Angeles?
So, no problem. It's not like they're telling you you can't eat meat or banning meats. It's a non-binding resolution.
It's a nice move though. We need to eat less meats and more plants in our American diet, that's for sure but it doesn't have to be a vegetarian everyday.
Mr. Bates, have you ever worked in, lived in, or spent time in the low income neighborhoods in Compton, Watts, Inglewood, Lynwood, or any parts of south central Los Angeles?
So the council thought one of the reasons to pass a resolution was because certain racial groups don't make wise food choices.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
Bill Bates wrote:
So the council thought one of the reasons to pass a resolution was because certain racial groups don't make wise food choices.
And you don't find that offensive.
In the city of Los Angeles, the neighborhoods that Blacks and Latinos live in high numbers have fewer grocery stores and farmers markets than other areas of Los Angeles. There are also a much higher concentration of fast food restaraunts. It doesn't take a rocket scientists to recognize that a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, quality meats, and grains are present and a high concentration of cheap, readily available high fat fast food is available - then obesity will be much much higher.
Why do you think college students put on 15 pounds in the freshman year? because many of them are eating cheap, convenient fast food.
As far as racism - you do raise an interesting point. Why is it that black and latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles have a much higher concentration of cheap fast food, and have far fewer farmers markets and grocery stores that other parts of Los Angeles... In academic terms, that is what is known as "institutional racism"
In the city of Los Angeles, the neighborhoods that Blacks and Latinos live in high numbers have fewer grocery stores and farmers markets than other areas of Los Angeles. There are also a much higher concentration of fast food restaraunts. It doesn't take a rocket scientists to recognize that a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, quality meats, and grains are present and a high concentration of cheap, readily available high fat fast food is available - then obesity will be much much higher.
Why do you think college students put on 15 pounds in the freshman year? because many of them are eating cheap, convenient fast food.
As far as racism - you do raise an interesting point. Why is it that black and latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles have a much higher concentration of cheap fast food, and have far fewer farmers markets and grocery stores that other parts of Los Angeles... In academic terms, that is what is known as "institutional racism"
I ask this question in earnest. Why don't we see Magic Johnson grocery stores? Does he think movie theaters with junk good are more important than offering nutritious food?
SAND DIAL
Posts: 5,965
Santa Monica, California, US
Robert Helm wrote: You have to remember that LA does not have any real problems to deal with so they need to have something to do. I am sure to some this will be one of their major accomplishments. Well at least it did not cost the taxpayers anything...yet.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
Andialu wrote:
I ask this question in earnest. Why don't we see Magic Johnson grocery stores? Does he think movie theaters with junk good are more important than offering nutritious food?
Probably because Magic Johnson is not in the grocery store business.
Andialu wrote: I ask this question in earnest. Why don't we see Magic Johnson grocery stores? Does he think movie theaters with junk good are more important than offering nutritious food?
Art of CIP wrote: Probably because Magic Johnson is not in the grocery store business.
Although, I think he should get into the condom business.
Not solely because of his medical condition, but simply because that name would rock on a condom wrapper.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
john_ellis wrote:
Andialu wrote: I ask this question in earnest. Why don't we see Magic Johnson grocery stores? Does he think movie theaters with junk good are more important than offering nutritious food?
Although, I think he should get into the condom business.
Not solely because of his medical condition, but simply because that name would rock on a condom wrapper.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
Andialu wrote: Before he opened movie theaters he wasn't in movie business, and before he joined a group that bought the Dodgers he wasn't in the baseball business.
He was also owned 15% of the Lakers - moving to the dodgers wasn't that big of move for him. And btw - the Magic Johnson theaters sucked - he wasn't good at the movie business.
Mr. Bates, have you ever worked in, lived in, or spent time in the low income neighborhoods in Compton, Watts, Inglewood, Lynwood, or any parts of south central Los Angeles?
The LA City Council renamed "south central," to South Los Angeles in 2003.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
VonJake-O Foto wrote:
The LA City Council renamed "south central," to South Los Angeles in 2003.
And angelinos still continue to call it South Central to this day. When it was renamed - people found it amusing that some thought a name change would change the reality.
Laura UnBound
Posts: 24,702
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Can someone show me where in the article it says that everyone will no longer be allowed to enjoy whatever they would like to eat in the comfort of their own home on mondays?
Laura UnBound wrote: Can someone show me where in the article it says that everyone will no longer be allowed to enjoy whatever they would like to eat in the comfort of their own home on mondays?
SAND DIAL
Posts: 5,965
Santa Monica, California, US
Laura UnBound wrote: Can someone show me where in the article it says that everyone will no longer be allowed to enjoy whatever they would like to eat in the comfort of their own home on mondays?
In my town, they are trying to make it illegal to smoke tobacco in ones home.
SAND DIAL
Posts: 5,965
Santa Monica, California, US
Visual Serotonin wrote: They also declared a murder free day against gang violence but I am pretty sure the hoodlooms were shooting each other the same that day.
It is an attempt at spin thru PR. Too bad it didnt work.
Art of CIP
Posts: 21,234
Long Beach, California, US
Laura UnBound wrote: Can someone show me where in the article it says that everyone will no longer be allowed to enjoy whatever they would like to eat in the comfort of their own home on mondays?
It is a non-binding resolution. The same kind that is done when a Mayor shows up at a parade and says "I hereby declare today - xyz day!"
Do we really need to have the elite tell us when and what to eat? I know they just want to show us they care about us. Well, maybe not about my ranching neighbors. I find it insulting that they think certain groups need the governments direction when it comes to food choices. What next no large soda pops...oh wait..
I'm going to grill steaks tomorrow in protest...beef and pollution all wrapped into one.
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