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In reply to the discussion: Food Stamps ***Rant*** [View all]zuzu98
(450 posts)72. thank you for your response
I don't mind the snark because I see what you are getting at and it points to exactly my dilemma on this issue: I'm big on using public money in the best way possible, but in the case of EBT/FS, what would that look like and is that just another obstacle for the poor to overcome (for the reasons you list and more)? Just so you know, I work with poor people in a rural community with almost non-existent public transportation and only fair access to affordable groceries and other services, so I'm well aware of the problems you bring up.
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Food stamps are bad for the economy though, right Moodys? You know, Moodys. The bond-raters.
Scuba
Sep 2012
#1
Well, it's a no-brainer, so they should get it, but sometimes they know less than zero.
Scuba
Sep 2012
#12
What child in America doesn't deserve a birthday cake & a half gallon of ice cream?
Motown_Johnny
Sep 2012
#10
Here in TX I don't think you have to work for food stamps. What state is that in? nt
Honeycombe8
Sep 2012
#19
should there be any expectation that FS recipients make the most of their FS dollar?
zuzu98
Sep 2012
#25
We are not as large a some of the major chains, so we are not in every state or city.
unapatriciated
Sep 2012
#84
Even if a food stamp recipient buys something frivolous with their food stamps
Lydia Leftcoast
Sep 2012
#59
Re-read your reply, you made an explicit suggestion that "we know better than they do". n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Sep 2012
#76
Fresh produce is way more expensive than processed foods, and that's here in CA
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#78
That would be an excellent solution. Don't ever expect a Repuke to vote for it, though.
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#83
Actually, drug tests for a job are just another way to make sure that the
Lydia Leftcoast
Sep 2012
#61