All of these government subsidies are making the cost of things go up anyway, because the market is not truly determining prices.  The food on the WIC program (Milk, cheese, beans, cereal, juice) are through the roof.   A gallon of milk cost more than a gallon of gas.  Rent subsidies have made the cost of rentals skyro...more

I agree.  A lot of these people believe that they cannot provide for themselves and their families because the government says they qualify.  That stigma tends to follow them and their children creating generational welfare.   Providing for yourself and family is not always easy and its not meant to be, but for most pe...more

I can tell you that the answer is not government.  Its too unstable.  With the shrinking tax base due to retiring baby boomers and outsourcing of jobs I don't care how pitiful or unfortunate the story is, government is not the solution. Building stronger families and communities that will step in and help each other is...more

Try being single, claiming no deductions and paying the 25% tax bracket and owing $260.  That sucks because it's not like the single person doesn't work just as hard as anyone else for their money and its not like they have a second income to fall back on but I guess its all about the children screw the person who actu...more

I agree low income seniors should get food stamps but what they get are ridiculoulys low amounts like  $20/mo while an able body 20 yr old with 2 kids gets $400-$600.  If the young, and able bodied are sapping up the benefits there are few left for the elderly who have most likely paid into the system all their lives a...more

30 yrs ago when single motherhood was rare that would make a difference.  Today, in my area there are more single mothers than married, divorced, widowed mothers.

No one is starving the children but the parents who continue to have more kids that they cannot support thus further dividing the families meager essentials.  At some point common sense must prevail.  What happens when there is no one left to tax because everyone is either retired, disabled or unemployed?

Sounds like a fantastic life, but a lot of people work and pay taxes and can barely pay their mortgage,  and put food on the table.  These people, Im sure, mind very much about taking care of moochers.

The program should cover the basic food staples.  That's all people need to live healthy lives.  Like, protein (beans, chicken, beef, peanut butter, eggs), starches (rice, potatoes, bread), Milk, cheese, fresh fruits. Just the basic forms not the quick prepared processed, or top of the line stuff either. The people det...more