[slumber1]

The GLITCH was in the food stamp program. Why would the retailers be responsible.???

Because it was the retailer who made the decision to accept the cards knowing the balance could not be verified. They could have simply suspended acceptance of the cards until the problem was resolved. Walmart was trying to do the right thing for their customers, many of whom use the EBT card. The thing they didn't count on was social media. Within minutes of the decision the store was overrun by friends and relatives of those already in line.

[abb]

Within minutes of the decision the store was overrun by friends and relatives of those already in line.

The proper term is "looting."