Nov 25, 2012

Free School Meal




Not so long ago, the Seoul mayor put up a campaign pledge about free school meal for every elementary and middle school students, but personally I do not think such assistance is needed. Students who can afford to buy their own meal should do so. Still, I can understand why people want it.
Sponsoring for school meal through taxes of the public allows equality for all of the students. Before, the free meal was only given to students who have minimum standard of living. The standard for dividing students needing meal aid and those who do not can be very subjective. Instead of selectively supporting students, it is fairer for every student to be able to enjoy their meal when it is gratis.
Former students who were supported can also feel ease at receiving their free meal. Many students had been feeling shame about their circumstances of the inability to pay their meal bill. Such students feel psychologically hurt, which can be prevented by free meal policy which gives equal treatment to all.

1 comment:

  1. Nice job. You are one of a few to follow the example I laid out in class. You establish your true opinion well, and rebut it effectively. Nice mini-essay that feels complete. Some grammar stuff that could be improved, but very minor. I know you will be more meticulous when you actually have to write these for college. Right?:)

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