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Because if you're on food stamps, odds are the government is also going to be footing the bill for your healthcare, so they have a vested interest in you not getting diabetes and other such illnesses often related to a poor diet.
In their view, they're the ones paying for your groceries, therefore they have a say, to an extent, on what you get.
You can obviously still purchase twinkies and ho hos, you just have to use your own money for it.
From an economist's point of view, cash transfers are more efficient because they allow the recipient full freedom to maximize his/her utility. Of course, if one has a paternalistic orientation, you would want to impose constraints on the use of such assistance.
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Originally Posted by fivefourthreetwoone
Should people on food stamps be told what they can and cannot buy with their food stamps. Or do you think it will become the same joke as WIC where people become friends with store workers and get the sugary cereal instead of the healthier one, etc
I saw a woman at costco buy tons of cakes and treats using EBT/SNAP which I think both stand for food stamps
I understand gov doesn't want to get into directly controlling what people choose to consume. Understandable. However I don't think government money should be used to purchase food that is obviously terrible for you.
I understand gov doesn't want to get into directly controlling what people choose to consume. Understandable. However I don't think government money should be used to purchase food that is obviously terrible for you.
Why not? It's already used to promote it, after all.
Honestly , if you have your own life, don't need nothing cuz you work it and no depend form no gov or any source of help. Who the hell are you to put limits on anybodys life? Really ? Just stop looking what others eat or buy, !!! The truth the poor eats better than the wealthier !!!!! And that's a fact......
These idiots pay for food with their food stamps/ebt cards yet are wearing the newest jordans/newest handbags.
Stop being lazy and taking my tax money and get a real job. Im 17 and word hard, and these late 20 year olds doing squat except being moochers.
Grow up kid!!! Nothing is color purple all the time, make sure that you never lost your job , or you will wearing fake Jordan's like those you already saw!!
These idiots pay for food with their food stamps/ebt cards yet are wearing the newest jordans/newest handbags.
Stop being lazy and taking my tax money and get a real job. Im 17 and word hard, and these late 20 year olds doing squat except being moochers.
How do you know what they spend on their shoes or handbags. They could be knock offs or they could be from a flea market. I've found designer things at flea markets and tag sales. Or they could be gifts. You need to stop judging and presuming things about people you do not know.
My late Mom had a serious heart condition and was unable to work by the time she was only 50. She was on SSI and received Food Stamps. I would take her shopping and we'd buy food and groceries together. I can't tell you how many times we'd get the stink eye from people because they'd see a snack item in our cart. And so I say this again -- mind your business, stop assuming things about people when you do not know their situations!
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To all of those people talking about food stamp receivers spending their benefits on edibles(which is what stamps are for) that dont seem nutritious to them I ask this; Why do you care? They are caled food stamps.....
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