Sho Takakura, professor emeritus of Tsukuba University, referring to a decision by the board of education in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, to stop using agricultural products from the prefecture in school lunches due to concerns over radioactive contamination, a move local agriculture and livestock farmers are saying will fuel harmful, unfounded rumors. (Daily Yomiuri)
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I think the board resorted to a desperate measure after receiving requests from students' parents. But it should have considered farmers, who have been trying to eliminate harmful rumors.
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ArtTokyo
That's right, it's the school board's responsibilty to support the local farmers, not educate children. Perhaps the farmers should consider a campaign to convince the public their products are safe, and not rely on the school board to do their work for them.
haran3375
I am sure that the people want to eat the food -it is the radioactive substances that they may find unpalatable.