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jmowreader

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83. You know, I'm really wondering...

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 02:14 AM

Feb 2012

If said "turkey and cheese sandwich" was one or two slices of Carl Buddig meat (the "deli style" meat that's literally thin enough to read through) and half of a Walmart pasteurized process cheese food slice on one piece of bread cut in half because the family is so poor they can't afford anything else--and since West Hoke Elementary is in Raeford, where poverty runs rampant, it's possible--then the inspector was thoroughly justified in giving the kid more food.

Most of us, when we see the words "homemade turkey and cheese sandwich," are thinking of this food item made with thick, luxurious slices of Thanksgiving leftovers but in reality, since all we have is the word of this far-right rag, we have no fucking idea what we're really dealing with.

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School Lunch: Preschooler Told Homemade Turkey Sandwich Not Nutritious Enough, Given Nuggets Instead [View all] Purveyor Feb 2012 OP

I've seen this story all over FB today, but nowhere did I see where it said the school took away the Brickbat Feb 2012 #1

I would hazard a guess Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #6

There is EVERY reason for lunches to be inspected. WingDinger Feb 2012 #9

There should probably inspections at the door next to the metal detectors. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #10

You are right, children should be raised to be good libertarians. And if a child is hurt on the play WingDinger Feb 2012 #11

Best to just not allow them to bring their lunch and have state issued meals instead. nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #12

I'm sure you dont intend to be flip, and insular about raising our next generation. Or you wouldnt WingDinger Feb 2012 #13

Requiring lunch inspections is not the answer. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #14

If you are noticed, being pulled aside, to address your deprivations, you will be stigmatized. WingDinger Feb 2012 #23

Like the TSA. Sounds brilliant. Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #24

lets have government inspection of all foods going into the mom's kitchens ASAP :-) nt msongs Feb 2012 #29

I started to say that in an earlier post but deleted it. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #34

How many children are being killed by turkey and cheese sandwhiches with a banana? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #18

Are you aware, that five year olds, are showing the beginnings of heart disease? WingDinger Feb 2012 #27

Who was on their own? The child had food provided. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #32

One silly lunchlady, does not a big brother suffocating all encompassing intrusion make. WingDinger Feb 2012 #37

"One silly lunchlady, does not a big brother suffocating all encompassing intrusion make." Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #42

You dont know what you are being manipulated into asking for. WingDinger Feb 2012 #43

I dated guys in college, I know when I'm being manipulated, thank-you. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #44

Was that lunchlady instructed to dissallow turkey and cheese? Or was it a mistake? WingDinger Feb 2012 #45

According to what I've read it's because the lunch lacked vegetables per HHS guidelines. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #47

Here goes. I will analyze. WingDinger Feb 2012 #51

Unless there is probable cause of neglect why is there even a lunch inspection? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #52

Screw your idea about the noble savage. Kids dont bring themselves up. WingDinger Feb 2012 #55

Please show how there was any indication of child neglect Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #65

Last time I checked, chicken nuggets aren't veggies WolverineDG Feb 2012 #77

How this is overlooked, I can't guess other than willful misdirection. TheKentuckian Feb 2012 #114

are you serious? noiretextatique Feb 2012 #54

My mom manages one, and has worked in many. WingDinger Feb 2012 #56

i get your point...it is a low-paying job noiretextatique Feb 2012 #61

That's the point... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #68

i would have dared you to call my wife "One silly lunchlady" hobbit709 Feb 2012 #87

I ate ham and cheese sandwiches with mustard Aerows Feb 2012 #49

Just admit Fox told you to hate poor kids eating school lunch. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #53

LOL Aerows Feb 2012 #82

You should have told them you converted to Judaism. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #86

I live in the south Aerows Feb 2012 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author noiretextatique Feb 2012 #57

There was nothing wrong with that lunch n/t TheCruces Feb 2012 #84

I think the "inspector" newspeak Feb 2012 #15

If that is the case then their genius is to be applauded for Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #22

If that is your definition of genius, then this publication is for you. WingDinger Feb 2012 #30

Where in the OP was there any evidence of the child being left hungry? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #33

This is an attack against school lunch programs, by the same kind of outrage news as Faux. WingDinger Feb 2012 #40

Don't be absurd. This is an attack against meddling busybodies. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #41

Something about this story sounds like B.S. MNBrewer Feb 2012 #2

I agree, or just a very stupid school district. chrisa Feb 2012 #7

Agreed. Raine1967 Feb 2012 #8

I agree Mz Pip Feb 2012 #102

I'm saying that I don't think it happened MNBrewer Feb 2012 #103

Low fat boiled nuggets to be exact Skink Feb 2012 #3

urp! Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #25

Carolina journal is right wing pub put out bt Art Pope sammytko Feb 2012 #4

Not just that... GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #38

As there is an attack on feeding the poor, so there is an attack on feeding the poor children. WingDinger Feb 2012 #5

i see your point now noiretextatique Feb 2012 #59

Geez. Can we ask for a little critical thinking here? Viking12 Feb 2012 #16

Seriously??? richmwill Feb 2012 #17

My son would have gotten ill from the chemical laden "nuggets". Although today he does not get as tsuki Feb 2012 #19

this "inspector" reminds me of the lunchlady at my elementary school tabbycat31 Feb 2012 #20

Deep fried pink sludge is healthier than a sandwich? arikara Feb 2012 #21

You can "see" confiscating the kid's chips? Johnny Rico Feb 2012 #31

Oh. Is that what I said? arikara Feb 2012 #64

Yes. You did. Johnny Rico Feb 2012 #75

You are the one that didnt read the story. WingDinger Feb 2012 #80

On the contrary; it appears you didn't read my post. Johnny Rico Feb 2012 #85

I should not have responded the first time as I rarely respond when I'm annoyed arikara Feb 2012 #108

Given that you seem to be annoyed right now, why did you just respond? Johnny Rico Feb 2012 #109

This BS reminds me of the rules at the preschool kitchen I worked at. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #26

Diana Moon Glampers will make sure no child has a lunch that is better than that of any other child slackmaster Feb 2012 #28

I wonder if the substituted chicken nuggets Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #35

"...that one was a doozy." petronius Feb 2012 #112

Sounds like someone's getting kickbacks. nt Javaman Feb 2012 #36

Indeed, the school lunch programs are also farmer support programs. WingDinger Feb 2012 #39

I think this is mountain out of molehill Southerner Feb 2012 #46

"or the inspector overstepped his or her bounds" Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #48

Why do you get off on VAN JONESING? WingDinger Feb 2012 #62

Calm down, you're panicking because you can't win. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #67

If you are concerned about school indoctrination, you home school, or go parochial/ private. WingDinger Feb 2012 #70

Who said anything about indoctrination? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #72

Forcing inspection, is to indoctrinate children to eat their veggies. And ensure good nutrition. WingDinger Feb 2012 #81

Oh please. Ron Paul is not only a racist ass he's manifestly dangerous Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #88

More likely Unicorn Mountain. The whole story is a pure fabrication. Viking12 Feb 2012 #50

You have it down. WingDinger Feb 2012 #63

You say it's a false story but then you demand the power to make it true. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #69

A manipulative tale usually has some toe in reality. Then uses psyops, to get you to agree. WingDinger Feb 2012 #71

"psyops"? Seriously? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #73

I went line by line, and you still were invested in vengeance, and outrage. WingDinger Feb 2012 #74

It's not a psyop. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #76

Is this truly a national issue? One lunch lady that didnt understand? WingDinger Feb 2012 #79

Make-up your mind. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #89

It's not about me. It is about the ubiquitous YOU. WingDinger Feb 2012 #94

Children are not property, they're part of a family. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #96

People are NOT greater than government. People ARE government. WingDinger Feb 2012 #97

So if the people are government why is the government Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #98

The reason why Gov keeps pissing off people is: WingDinger Feb 2012 #99

I'm totally on-board with the first 2 paragraphs Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #104

Post removed Post removed Feb 2012 #58

Potato chips are deemed junk food in certain schools yup its me Feb 2012 #60

And don't forget a tall, cool glass of Brawndo to wash 'em down with. Gidney N Cloyd Feb 2012 #66

N/t sammytko Feb 2012 #78

You know, I'm really wondering... jmowreader Feb 2012 #83

Exactly. n/t renie408 Feb 2012 #90

Half a sandwich isn't an unreasonable amount of food for a preschooler. gkhouston Feb 2012 #101

Half a sandwich with almost no meat in it is a different story jmowreader Feb 2012 #110

Yes, but that's still an "if". On CNN this morning, they said the problem was no milk gkhouston Feb 2012 #111

The worst thing is, I read somewhere what nuggets and other ground up chicken "patties" truth2power Feb 2012 #91

Hop on youtube christx30 Feb 2012 #107

For all of you ranting that THIS lunch was a good lunch, so the requirements are stupid renie408 Feb 2012 #92

Apparently the original sack lunch was sent home uneaten. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2012 #93

Is there another article that you got that information from? Cause what I read... renie408 Feb 2012 #95

CNN ran this today. Claim is now that the kid was sent through the lunch line to buy milk. gkhouston Feb 2012 #100

The folks on Tea Party Patriots Mz Pip Feb 2012 #106

So a 4 year old told her mom her lunch was thrown out and she HAD TO eat chicken nuggets proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #113