On 11/22/2012 4:54 AM, Bryan wrote:
> This is what I posted to Facebook yesterday:
>
> I told a guy off today in line at Shop'n Save. He offered to pay for
> my groceries with his SNAP card because he wanted the cash. Anyone who
> knows me knows that I am a huge supporter of "food stamps." I hate the
> idea of letting folks go hungry. When I see people abusing the
> program, it really ****es me off.
> I'd like to see the SNAP program extended to more families, but
> narrowed to exclude foods that are patently unhealthy, and I think
> that such a change could garner bipartisan support. Liberals will
> object, but sensible ones will realize that this type of reform will
> benefit those who are down on their luck by incentivizing better
> eating habits. Conservatives will object because it means expanding
> the social safety net, but moderates don't want to see folks buying
> cookies and soda pop with govt. benefits.
> I'd love to see a person with a shopping cart full of veggies, eggs,
> meats, cheeses, milk, bread, peanut butter, fruits, beans, whole
> grains, etc. pay for them with a SNAP card. That would make me proud
> to be a taxpayer, but when I see folks using SNAP benefits to buy
> patently unhealthful junk food, even my progressive self is offended.
>
> --Bryan
>
I suppose these programs vary widely from state to state. I never heard
of anyone getting cash back from a SNAP (aka EBT) card.

Jill