A discussion On Food stamps:

[krashkart]

Was in a bad run of unemployment, had to apply for the card. I tried to hide it, but the monitor over the cash register would print it out below the balance:

FOOD STAMPS



I think the store changed the policy on that at some point -- much to my relief. But I always made sure that the card disappeared back into my pocket as soon as it left the slot. It was a pride thing I had going on then.

If I ate anything at all in a day it was food I could afford within my means. If I wanted a fancy, expensive meal I'd have to wait until one of my better-off friends or family invited me out to dinner.

At the time it would have been better if I had died in my sleep or been run over by a semi. But looking back on the experience I'm glad I had the help.

I don't worry too much about what other people do with their EBT cards. What's important to me is that I keep my nose to the grindstone and do the best I can. That much I can be happy about, and I still have a clear conscience.

[Aramike]

Sounds like even more bureaucracy. Stamps seem to be simplier to me.

Normally I'd agree, except I'm sure we can find some bureaucrats in useless roles to take on the task.

The way I see it, if you're on welfare you should have plenty of time to properly manage your finances. It's the discipline piece that many recipients have a problem with, and that's partly why they're struggling in the first place.

[CptSimFreak]

I recall my student days......10c per noddle package.....yeah... not good for but still.

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by krashkart

Was in a bad run of unemployment, had to apply for the card. I tried to hide it, but the monitor over the cash register would print it out below the balance:

FOOD STAMPS



I think the store changed the policy on that at some point -- much to my relief. But I always made sure that the card disappeared back into my pocket as soon as it left the slot. It was a pride thing I had going on then.

If I ate anything at all in a day it was food I could afford within my means. If I wanted a fancy, expensive meal I'd have to wait until one of my better-off friends or family invited me out to dinner.

At the time it would have been better if I had died in my sleep or been run over by a semi. But looking back on the experience I'm glad I had the help.

I don't worry too much about what other people do with their EBT cards. What's important to me is that I keep my nose to the grindstone and do the best I can. That much I can be happy about, and I still have a clear conscience.

One of my biggest pride swallowing moments in life was when I applied for unemployment.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

One of my biggest pride swallowing moments in life was when I applied for unemployment.

Not being facetious here, but good for you! I personally know more than a few people for whom filing for unemployment was a joy as it meant a paycheck without having to work.

People should harbor a natural revulsion to receiving something for nothing, even when we need it and support a society to provide it. Should we make easy living a choice, more and more people will choose to live easy.

[CaptainHaplo]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

One of my biggest pride swallowing moments in life was when I applied for unemployment.

Originally Posted by krashkart

What's important to me is that I keep my nose to the grindstone and do the best I can. That much I can be happy about, and I still have a clear conscience.

You see - this is what the programs are supposed to be - sure, my tax money went to pay for "your" benefits. But ya know - I went through a bout of unemployment too. I got help - as hard as it was to admit it was needed. We helped each other out - and each of use wanted to move on with life and make it better.

No one - of any political stripe - has a problem with doing this in ways that allow people to bounce back.

Its those that choose not to - that need addressing.