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A new survey from FoodMinds suggests that US attitudes to food policies are largely divided along party lines, with 75% of Democrats saying that government should dedicate more time to food policy issues, compared to just 39% of Republicans.
The survey, titled “Food Temperance in America”, was conducted through MROptimus Omnibus, and questioned a sample of 1,000 US adults.
The top issue considered to be “very important” was solving hunger in America, with 74% of Democrats saying they believed this to be very important, compared to 57% of Republicans. This was followed by improving the nutritional quality of school lunches (68% Democrats; 46% Republicans); educating Americans on healthy food choices and eating behaviors (60% Democrats; 37% Republicans); and reforming agricultural policy (52% Democrats; 29% Republicans).
FoodMinds partner Susan Pitman said: "While there is some common ground between Republicans and Democrats on the importance of ensuring food safety and stabilizing food prices, they notably disagree on the importance of critical food policy issues such as hunger, nutrition education, and the production and quality of foods served in schools. It's clear political ideology determines the way Americans think about government intervention when it comes to food-related policies."
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Voter Reality
It would be nice to live in a country where the population could realize it is possible to have government involvement and still retain personal liberty. At least we can agree that the food available to the consumer shouldn't kill us. So we have that going for us, which is nice.
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Posted by Fish
01 June 2012 | 16h19
Govt. vs. Liberty
The surprise to me is how many Republicans support the government taking a larger role in our life. I suppose this means we need to clean a little more house in 2012.
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Posted by Mike
22 May 2012 | 18h32
Left vs. Right
The Democrats (left) are more concerned with the health and safety of people and the environment, even if it upsets industry. The Republicans (right) are more interested in increasing industries bottom line. They put the profits for a few, before the health and safety of many. More people are catching on to this, so there may be hope.
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Posted by DJ
21 May 2012 | 18h19