re: #33 FemNaziBitch

I think a big part of the problem is that convienience stores are pretty much the only type of stores many of the poorer communities have within walking distance. So the crap food they sell is what people buy. Well, those UPC’s are allowed and provide no nutritional value. If they weren’t allowed, then the stores would have to stock fruit, real bread, and juice. Which would you rather eat on a regular basis?

I know all about “food deserts.” It is true that major grocery chains do not have stores within the Detroit city limits (they claim it’s not worth it because of (fear of) shoplifting), however there are plenty of independent grocers and smaller chains where people can buy fresh food. But yeah a lot of people without mobility are restricted to the corner bodega and convenience store.

The City of Detroit is trying to get major grocery chains to open stores within the city limits. Whole Foods (the most EXPENSIVE grocery!) has agreed to open a store, for hefty incentives.