>>I think you missed the point I was making.
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>I think I got your point, that people on public assistance should not be buying soda. Agreed. I think Alan and I have a point as well, though -- why buy water? Whoever had the idea of selling water belongs in the marketing hall of fame.

And selling it at the price of meat is a scam of even higher rank. The current crop of emulsifiers can hold 30% more water. The downside is that it does break if you freeze the piece, and that it gets all slimy and sticky if it stays in your fridge more than three days - and if you microwave it afterwards, you may get the chemical stink as an appetizer.

As one butcher said "it's all fast food - eat it fast while it's still edible".