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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]Brigid
(17,621 posts)40. Dear snooty, ignorant person in the grocery line:
Shopping at Save-A-Lot, I doubt you are wealthy.You do know, don't you, that you are probably just one economic or medical disaster from needing SNAP assistance yourself?
God bless you, Coles County Dem. You are more forgiving than I am. I hope your situation improves soon.
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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