Make corn not war

We the undersigned are apalled at the comments made by Liberal candidates regarding popcorn, beer and parenting. It's time we stand up for the rights of those unable to defend themselves, the kernels. What is so wrong about popcorn anyway? Here are some facts:

Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a high-quality carbohydrate source that is not only low in calories, but a good source of fiber.
Popcorn is low in calories -- only 31-55 calories in one cup of unbuttered, and when lightly buttered, one cup still only has 133 calories.
Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives, and is sugar-free.
Popcorn contains energy-producing carbohydrates.
Popcorn is ideal for between meal snacking since it satisfies and doesn't spoil an appetite.
Popcorn inspires creativity. While there's no doubt hot buttered popcorn is pleasing to any palate, popcorn also can be enjoyed when combined with seasonings, spices and other foods like raisins, fruit and cheese providing a nutritious, delicious snack.

If I choose to feed my child popcorn based on this information then it is my democratic right to do so. With skyrocketing popcorn costs (have you been to a movie lately) as they are I wholly support any initiative that will help bring p[opcorn into my home. I request that the Liberal party add a platform item specifically allocating popcorn funding to families.