>I wonder if the Obamas realized it was a very political message.<
I suspect not, Yeti. Or if they did, it wasn't the motivating factor. Rather, I believe, Mrs Obama was demonstrating that in tight economic climes, growing part of your own food was one way of stretching the food budget. Producing healthier food was, I'm sure, part of the message. But it wasn't the consuming point of it.
In short, the White House garden is just a symbol. I'm not knocking it. During times of crisis people need such symbols; indications that their leaders understand their problems and are working towards a solution. |