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Sorry, but being unable to work and having to wait years for a disability decision does not make me ashamed of having to use an EBT card, especially after I paid into the system for 35 years of full time employment. And if you could find a job in under 6 months in 2008/2009, more power to you.
No, I don't think there is anything wrong with food stamps when they are used appropriately. It is not OK when you have been on them for 16 years, off and on. That is more than enough time to get your mess together. It is also not OK for you to think you are entitled to have steaks, lobster tails and Red Bulls bought for you on the taxpayer's dime. If you can't make it off of beef, chicken, fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, etc., then you obviously aren't so hungry that you need someone else to pay for your groceries.
It's still judgmental when you add in the whole "those who truly need it" . Who gets to decide that?
Everyone gets mad at the people unjustly recieveing welfare. If they don't "deserve" it then why are they approved for it?
Shouldn't this anger be directed at the state and federal agencies that administer and monitor the programs? They're the ones who keep letting welfare queens sign up.
You confuse disgust with anger. Two different things. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with being judgmental, as you put it, in this case. When people are paying taxes to support these deadbeats, then they are entitled to judge it however they please.
It's true that people are approved for welfare. It doesn't mean they "deserve" it. The system is broken. When the day comes and these people are tossed off the welfare roles, whether they deserve it or not doesn't change.
What do you suggest we do to feed children in this country? These women with kids who's father's aren't in the picture, those benefits aren't for them, they are MEANT for her children, she gets control of them because she is the "adult" . Which even I'll admit is not a system that is working.
Given the technological advances with EBT cards if they are able to weed out hot/prepared food and non food items it shouldn't be hard to further restrict the purchases.
Consult the FDA and create a program where for each age of a child there is a nutritionally balanced food list, include recipes with it. Hell, give them a detailed monthly meal plan.
That's what can be bought with the SNAP benefits. Similar to WIC.
Yes the system has massive flaws and unfortunately a lot of parents aren't responsible with their benefits. But I just can't agree to kill the program with no plan for how to still feed the children those benefits are meant for.
I stated the facts from 1st hand knowledge as relates to a family member & what I know & witnessed back in the day. Personally witnessed. Read & understand what I said before trying to use me to spout the standard political rhetoric. This wasn't from TV or any stereotypes. And it didn't include everyone on government/taxpayer aid.
Typical person using an EBT card in line at the grocery store near where I live:
Chatting on a $500 cell phone.
Has $1,500-2,000 in tattoo work on arms and other visible areas.
Mentions their 'vacation' while chatting on the phone.
Acts like royalty, oblivious to the fact they eat for free. EBT - Eatin' Better Today.
Leaves and gets in a new Acura, BMW or Toyota FJ
Reminds me of the time my wife was let go from her job for a few months. We went to apply for unemployment. This was during the real height of the unemployment mess about five or so years ago. My wife didn't want to do it, and we really didn't have "need" for it, but I told her we have every right to obtain that money like everyone else. So I went with her to the office and of the 20 or so people in line, I count no less than seven or so designer handbags.
I tell people that story and of course the pro-state welfare crowd always chimes in with how they were all likely knock-off bags. It is possible, but unlikely. It would actually be more likely that some were stolen and given as gifts or purchased for cheap (the person likely having a good idea the bag was stolen) than for them to be fake. Of course you do see the most current cell phones being used, fancy nails (not just basic nice looking nails), designer clothing, etc.. I don't think everyone should sell everything if they are unemployed, but the fact remains that when people complain about lack of income, lack of savings, for most their spending choices are the problem.
My wife and I are fairly frugal spenders. We didn't even get smart phones really until the i-Phone 4 was free with a contract. We don't eat out a lot and designer clothing is always purchased with some sort of discounts/rewards. My wife gets a new purse every two years, something decent enough from Amazon or Kohls, for about $30.00. If she wanted a $100 designer purse, sure I wouldn't care if she got one, but I would expect that to be something that is used on special occasions, not a daily purse that will need to be replaced within a year or so.
All this reliance on the welfare state and not making good choices will eventually destroy this country. Technically we are broke, but we just pretend along with the other countries of the world that our debt is manageable.
Typical person using an EBT card in line at the grocery store near where I live:
Chatting on a $500 cell phone.
Has $1,500-2,000 in tattoo work on arms and other visible areas.
Mentions their 'vacation' while chatting on the phone.
Has piles of stuff like pizzas, snacks & assorted crap. Rarely any vegetables or things that require effort to prepare.
Acts like royalty, oblivious to the fact they eat for free. EBT - Eatin' Better Today.
Leaves and gets in a new Acura, BMW or Toyota FJ
Bingo.
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My hearts goes out to you guys!
