Comments on: House Approves Ban On Purchasing Snacks With Food Assistance

By: S.L.B

S.L.B — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:21:31 +0000

Not everyone who receives EBT assistance are deadbeats of society!

There are many who have worked many years and/or continue to work and have paid into the tax system, who need this assistance. I can guarantee you that those people do not take it for granted and appreciate the helping hand more than you can ever know. Not everyone was raised on gov’t assistance or will be on it their entire lives.

I agree with “Someone who knows” in saying that being able to afford to purchase the healthier foods (which are way more expensive than the unhealthy foods) would be the ideal way to go. However, if our government is so concerned about our health, seems to me they would use their energy and resources to push for the prices of “healthy foods” to be more affordable and obtainable for everyone to consume!

If we can send people into space, really, how hard can that really be???

By: Someone who knows

Someone who knows — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:33:44 +0000

Although those “snacks” certainly contribute to the obesity epidemic and are not “staples”, healthy choices (ie: vegetables and fruits) are so expensive that people on Food Assistance are often times forced to settle for less healthy options in order to not be hungry. I think the idea of banning EBT use in cafes and liquor stores is entirely reasonable, however, restricting its use to certain foods that are available in grocery stores and convenience stores is not the solution. Maybe instead of banning foods you should increase limits so that families can afford healthy choices, or if you’re too stubborn or budgeted to do so then re-evaluate how you disperse Food Assistance funds and other welfare sources. Families with LEGITIMATE disabilities should have priority. Otherwise, the amount of time that someone can remain on food assistance or receive funds should be limited; ESPECIALLY if they aren’t providing proof of seeking employment. This is America and although it’s reasonable to help our fellow man, it’s unreasonable to give people free rides for the rest of their lives and their childrens’ lives. Having multiple babies to get more money isn’t helping you, your kids, or your country. It’s a broken system and it’s time to fix it.

By: My2Cents

My2Cents — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:22:45 +0000

Just like the “DRUG TESTING” they should also put out a list of items that can NOT be bought on the EBT card. Cut off their unneeded supply of luxury items and control the tax payers money that are funding their NEEDS not WANTS!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:25:55 +0000

REGARDING:
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“But guess what eating my ding dong and drinking my coke I still have as much class and dignity as u!! ”
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No comment, just wanted to see it all by itself to admire the statement.

David for classy ding dong eaters

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:10:59 +0000

Cut ALL the government programs. Learn to be Extreme Couponers.

By: Still on Foodstamps!!

Still on Foodstamps!! — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:10:44 +0000

Im so glad so many on here have never had to depend on some1 else for something one time or another!! I hope when I grow up and or get old I gain ignorance for the needy and poor. I hope I can be self Rightous and sit on my high horse and talk down to and about others, because some1 finally told me I was better then others. Because u make so much more money then I does not make u better then me! Because it is me and my family working under those of u that ” Dont Need Asst.” working for pennies on the dollar! No I dont feel intitles to asst. I appr. what I get. and so does my children!! But guess what eating my ding dong and drinking my coke I still have as much class and dignity as u!! Ebt or Visa We are All Still Children Of GOD!!! I Love u all Ingornant or not!!

By: April Q.

April Q. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:14:32 +0000

Yet people are so happy to spend billions to help other countrys and be proud but not their own country maybe other countrys could help the poor in the USA since USA dont want to help its own poor.

By: Friction against the machine

Friction against the machine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:48:59 +0000

Oh my…how unfair! People on food stamps should rebel against this government intrusion by dumping their food stamps and getting a job/better job! That’ll show those fat cat politicians.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:33:35 +0000

REGARDING:
“for the CANTONMENT MOM – - – people like u i cannot stand”

Prove you can’t stand her, stop taking her money. That’ll show her!

David being helpful

By: kelly

kelly — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:34:22 +0000

for the CANTONMENT MOM NOT EVERYONE ON FOODSTAMPS IS POOR AND HAS NO JOB ……… i for one am on it and my kids dad works and we have 3 kids we take care of and a soda chips or a treat here and there is not bad.. people like u i cannot stand