On May 28, 11:42*am, projectile vomit chick
> wrote:
> On May 28, 9:37*am, "john ryan" > wrote:
>
> > In the recent U.K. television series Jamie Oliver attempts to gain access to
> > LA's schools kitchens, to help them rustle up some cost effective yet
> > nutritious food for the children, as he did with the schools in the U.K..
>
> > LA's school board seemed dead set against him making any headway with this
> > project, and barred his participation.
>
> > I can't understand the board's motivation. Why would take this line? Since
> > you would think they would have the interests of the kids at heart, helping
> > them with their diet.
>
> > What could be their motivation in stopping this nutrition project, I wonder?
>
> Well, I think the city is pretty much on a shoe-string and didn't need
> some English ****** coming around trying to shake up their budget.

BS. The city contracts out to the lowest bidder on providing the food.
Usually the winning bid goes to someone who knows someone in city
government. Despite being a big city, it's still a good ole boy
network.