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In reply to the discussion: my libertarian-leaning republican friends answer to foodstamps [View all]iamthebandfanman
(8,127 posts)the process of screening people should be more thorough...
maybe there needs to be more enforcement of fraud..
but cutting SNAP or requiring people to be drug tested will CHANGE NOTHING and only make more folks desperate...
if they ever do require drug testing for benefits/assistance.. I don't think the punishment should be getting kicked out of the program.. rather maybe guide people to counciling for their addiction instead of saying 'sorry youre sick, have fun finding something to eat druggie'
I think everyone understand that there is fraud in the system.. anytime any one creates a great idea that benefits folks, someone is going to come along and try to exploit it... people are humans after all, and greed - lust - and the want for control are traits we all contain within us. aint human nature a piece of work?
I don't think that means you punish everyone and/or violate their bodies.