You post on this forum, yet spew the control nature of the left. Food stamps is the least of our worries in this country right now. Some of you who are so judgmental about what people can and can’t buy - may someday find yourself in need. Don’t we have enough of big brother without the posters on here chiming in with the left? Sure, there is fraud, but its prevalent in larger ways in this country.
It makes them feel superior. But I agree with all you said. Paying taxes doesn’t make you the boss of those who most had jobs all their lives and have had to cash in on what THEY paid for through the years. But you can’t make some Freepers understand that food stamps doesn’t equal non working bums. Some just underworking parents.
I say just the basics because what else do you need? There are food bank programs where they can’t give the flour away. Why do you think that is? The people there volunteering end up taking those items home with them.
I suppose the problem lies in the fact that people don’t know how to cook basic items. Most don’t want to learn.
Rare to see a display of wisdom on this topic.
And on the subject of luxury and comfort foods, FReepers blame the recipients instead of the food conglomerate lobbiests who vehemently argue against any restrictions on food categories. A similar situation to the summer meal programs where diary associations and other producer groups pushed this stuff through and continue to pay for ads promoting it.
It is actually big business Republicans who are behind most of these food giveaway programs!
Sorry, but when it is GIVEN to you, economy should be a top concern. When you spend your OWN money you can buy what you want.