School Lunch Health is a No-Brainer! (But tell that to the Republicans!)

It's about time!

The New York Times reports:

"The Obama administration will begin a drive this week to expel Pepsi, French fries and Snickers bars from the nation’s schools in hopes of reducing the number of children who get fat during their school years.
In legislation, soon to be introduced, candy and sugary beverages would be banned and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare."

Fantastic! This sounds like a no-brainer. Why would we want to subject our kids to increased advertising, sugary and fat-filled foods, and greater risk of obesity and health problems?

But wait...

The New York Times report continues:

"Republican support is far from certain.

Senator Saxby Chambliss, a Georgia Republican and the ranking member on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, met at the White House with Mrs. Obama on Tuesday to talk about childhood obesity. And while Mr. Chambliss released a statement saying that “schools play an important role in shaping nutrition habits of young children,” an aide refused to say whether he would support a ban on junk foods."

Why am I not surprised? Potential Republican opposition, from my own state (!). These days, I wouldn't be surprised if Republicans opposed heaven itself if it could be dressed up as socialist or if it was supported by corporate lobbyists.

With this one, they are opposing their own future.