SadKangaroo
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I think Bobby and Greggy are both right.
They do serve that kind of slop, but not to everyone.
But, in general, they can and should eat better where medically possible.
If we lie about the conditions, when people see that it's not slop for everyone, everyday, it hurts the movement to push for reform.
Just like conspiracy tards lying about whatever they're trying to push, when they're exposed their argument, in the rational world, is over.
I'm not saying we have any sort of influence on this forum when it comes to public policy, but it's still important to be honest and tell the truth.
I've been eating slop the past couple of weeks.
Creamy Mushroom Soup, Cauliflower and Parmesan Cheese soup, and something we've affectionately called baby food which looks like pumpkin soup but is boiled potato, chicken breast, carrots, green beans and squash, mashed then blended into slop.
My wife was unable to eat proper food at the time, so we've had to change our meals to this. The kids ate normally but I thought it was unfair for me to eat chewy or crunchy food, so I had the same as her. We're slowly getting back to normal with more substantial soft foods.
We wouldn't want to have to eat like this forever. It really made us realise how lucky we are to, normally, have access to such great quality food and it actually has a psychological impact when you don't.
We know our situation is temporary.
The quality of food in general in nursing homes isn't great, but it's not as bad as Bobby is painting it.
But we don't need to exaggerate it.
It can, and should be better. Sharing meals is such an important part of the human experience and while they may have the option to share the meals, if they're eating poor quality food it's detrimental to their physical and mental health.
It's an easy thing to point to in terms of policy change because everybody eats and can relate. It's not quite the same when it comes to medical care, nurse access, being bedridden etc, it's not something that everyone can empathise with, for those even capable.
But the food is something we can all agree on.
Well, nearly all of us. There are some voices pretty much pushing, they're old, they've lived their lives, bugger em. It costs too much to fix, they should be lucky to have what they do, why should we sacrifice for them?
Similar to the COVID stand and the elderly the same voices have taken.
Not everyone is capable of compassion and empathy.
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