Poll Results: Don't Ban Bake Sales

Last week, we asked you . The question arose while Massachusetts' departments of public health and education were considering banning schools from selling high-calorie food like baked goods and pizza to raise money. 

Between Wednesday and Tuesday morning, 58 people voted in the poll. 

The results? 

• 45 people (77 percent) said, "No, PTOs and organizations rely on the funds raised through bake sales." 

• Nine people (15 percent) said, "Yes, at all events, including those not during the school day." 

• And four people (6 percent) said, "Only during the school day, to ensure kids eat healthy while on the school's watch. Outside of that, leave it up to the parents." 

 wrote in the comments section that "This is the most absurd thing I have ever heard...well so far today. Bake sales have been done for years in the schools." 

 said that while she applauded "the effort to teach healthy habits, I disagree that completely banning all treats is the way to go."

"I'd rather teach kids that an occasional treat is absolutely fine, in an appropriate serving size." 

Melrosians weren't the only people opposed to the proposed ban. On Wednesday afternoon, the Herald reported that state House of Representatives overturned the ban by passing an amendment that leaves it up to local school committees whether to adopt the Department of Public Health rules.

Then, the Boston Globe reported that on Thursday the Senate then also passed an amendment overturning the ban and Gov. Deval Patrick directed public health officials to exclude classrooms and fundraising events from the new nutrition rules.