When a politician supports a humanitarian policy now, they feel the need to justify the move in economic terms. How about “We need to feed hungry children because it’s the right thing to do”? The people who should feel the need to justify themselves are those who would say no.
Rep. Katie Porter
 @RepKatiePorter
9 Dec 2022
This week, I introduced a new bill to help more kids get no-cost meals at school without bombarding their families with paperwork. This will not only strengthen our workforce of tomorrow by improving student achievement, attendance, and behavior; it will save schools money.
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it is the right thing to do but many people in this country don’t believe in the right thing to do, they need validation as an economic policy . Porter is trying to help getting people on board not justifying her actions
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Replying to @MickeyKeenan
Of course. I’m just saying it’s sad she has to

Dec 12, 2022 · 5:05 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Ahhh yes. Quite true. Unfortunately there is a large population that doesn’t care if a child starves if there is money to be made.
Replying to @marwilliamson @MickeyKeenan
it is. common sense seems to be anathema to the ghouls that won't support any helpful, humanistic policy.