#6 Commentary: A healthy choice

I agree with the whole getting healthier food to the children in the schools but the food that they serve them is cheaper and there are a lot of kids in Americas’ schools which makes it affordable. I agree that the government should provide more funding but healthier foods tend to be more expensive and I know if they begin to distribute healthier foods they will get cheaper. Getting more exercise in schools will take time from their learning, so a longer school day will be needed for that, meaning more funding. Candy’s and sodas are everywhere and are less expensive to have around rather than having a milk machine where the milk goes bad because no one buys it, same thing for fresh fruits and vegetable. It comes down to the parents I think to make sure their kids eat healthy, only partially (the government) because they have them 8 hours out of the day. They could pack them a lunch, even though most parents don’t have that kind of money to make their kids lunches, which would be hard. The parents should keep their kids active instead of playing video games and watching television. The schools can only do so much in 8 hours and the parents have the kids 16 hours a day and the whole weekend and summer. So a lot has to do with the mom and dad. I have younger siblings and I always tell them to be outside playing than being on the computer or playing games because it is unhealthy. It is up to the parent, the child’s eating habits as well but like you say if they implemented healthier foods gradually I’m sure the kids will catch on. I believe that the bill should be passed to give the children healthier choices and decrease the obesity rate of children because the life expectancy for their generations will be far less than older generations. So if the parents and schools could get onto the same page and work together I think it will be a success, the government funding can’t do it alone. I support this bill greatly but I wish it should've been implemented sooner.

START Treaty: U.S. and Russia.

Our U.S. national government/country will be safer than ever before signing the START treaty, knowing that Russia has signed over their consent to deploy some of their nuclear weapons. I think that the treaty that the U.S. and Russia have signed will be beneficial for all countries because between the two countries we hold ninety percent of the world’s nuclear weapons. Our Government made a good decision to be accord with our past rival, we know how powerful they are. Obama states that “When the United States and Russia are not able to work together on big issues, it is not good for either of our nations, nor is it good for the world." I believe that it’s true because we are the two most powerful countries and have very huge and advanced armies. If we were to get into an argument or war we may as well begin another war, we have big populations (not the biggest) to effect other countries creating tensions around the world. Obama is trying to defend our government/country from future conflicts with other countries and is trying to get all countries to follow. If he succeeds we will be closer to world peace, somewhat at least. The fact that they have to deploy their weapons down to an amount is good for our safety; we need to know how many nuclear weapons are out there and who has them. Our government/President will try to get Israelis to meet and agree for peace, not all countries I’m sure will want to sign over their consent to publicize their weapons. It is attainable I believe and will take time to get all countries to be more peaceful. As long as the two biggest countries (power wise) are on the same page then I believe that is good enough for now. Nuclear wars are the worst to be in because of the damage it can create, it can kill thousands even millions. Nuclear weapons have no escape or stopping once hidden and unknown, they can be catastrophic. The people of the United States would not want to be in a nuclear war because it can set off another world war which at this point in times technology would be utterly disastrous. I’m all for the treaty and trust that our government/President will help ensure safety to all citizens in the U.S.