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In reply to the discussion: You gave me a dirty look today for using my SNAP card, but I'm not mad at you. Indeed, I forgive you [View all]Liberal_in_LA
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You gave me a dirty look today for using my SNAP card, but I'm not mad at you. Indeed, I forgive you [View all]
ColesCountyDem
Oct 2013
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Um... I wouldn't give them that much credit. Especially since they're notoriously myopic on these
calimary
Oct 2013
#39
Ironic thing is that none of the "one percent" ever sets foot in a Sav-a-Lot or other grocery store
Divernan
Oct 2013
#10
and the cops come in a flash,,,,,you are correct ....no save a lot grocery shoppers ever
lunasun
Oct 2013
#77
I was in back of an EBT customer last week. I smiled, complimented her on her choices.
freshwest
Oct 2013
#15
Do you comment on the choices people make who aren't using an EBT card?
Luminous Animal
Oct 2013
#54
if a complete stranger complimented me on my food choices in the checkout line
datasuspect
Oct 2013
#100
How would that person know it's a SNAP card vs. any other debit card?
Common Sense Party
Oct 2013
#22
+1. There are about a million different kinds of credit card and debit card out there,
Nye Bevan
Oct 2013
#24
House Republicans ought to be made to read your compelling and eloquent post
flpoljunkie
Oct 2013
#23
I'm sure reading that would make House Republicans reflect on their position and think
Snake Plissken
Oct 2013
#96
I'll bet the same customer doesn't have any problem with the grocery store asking if she would like
CrispyQ
Oct 2013
#29
I agree with you on the publicity - but there is no write-off benefit for the stores
whopis01
Oct 2013
#75
I know what you mean RVN VET. But I myself want to see their comeuppance here and in this life!
calimary
Oct 2013
#43
Oh, I'd feel justice had been done if the heartless putzes (putzim?) get called out before they die.
RVN VET
Oct 2013
#58
I wouldn't know what an EBT card looks like - so many cards being used all the time
progree
Oct 2013
#35
I'm too busy reading the gossip mags to care how people are paying for their purchases
Skittles
Oct 2013
#59
I'm absolutely overwhelmed by your kind responses! YOU remind ME of why I am a liberal!
ColesCountyDem
Oct 2013
#62
Daughter remembers being in line behind someone short of money to pay for groceries...
joanbarnes
Oct 2013
#67
I gave a gal with two kids 5 bucks because she was short of money at the register
Skittles
Oct 2013
#90
This country is suppose to help those in need, food stamps is the best program ever.
texanwitch
Oct 2013
#81
I know what you are going through. A work injury put us in a terrible situation.
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#82