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To: combjelly who wrote (962098)	9/7/2016 6:22:18 PM
From: PKRBKR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575622

Because the majority of SNAP recipients are working? Like at McDonald's or Walmart? We used to hear the "Two $5 jobs replacing one $10 job" during the Reagan boom times from the left which was BS. Now it appears to be true that we are getting two $7.50 jobs replacing one $15 job. The barrier to entry for food stamps is way too low.

To: combjelly who wrote (962098)	9/7/2016 8:28:15 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1575622

>> Because the majority of SNAP recipients are working? If they could get a handle on the fraud -- which they can't -- they apparently don't have a clue how rampant it is; and if they could make sure the benefits go only to the truly needy (eliminate the current 130% cap in favor of objective metrics) then I would be okay with a limited program. It would be far better if the federal government were out of it as they have no meaningful role. I don't judge people based on where they work. I could name 100 people who worked for one of our stores for a buck fifty an hour and have made substantial accomplishments in their lives. Many, with no other education at all. While raising kids. Don't sell motivated people short.