On Nov 22, 9:14*am, jmcquown > wrote:
> On 11/22/2012 4:54 AM, Bryan wrote:
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> > This is what I posted to Facebook yesterday:
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> > 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.
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> > --Bryan
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> I suppose these programs vary widely from state to state. *I never heard
> of anyone getting cash back from a SNAP (aka EBT) card.

He was offering to pay for my groceries with his SNAP card, then me
give him cash.
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> Jill

--Bryan