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    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ Apr 10

    Opinion: Food stamps shouldn’t pay for junk, writes @thelittleidiothttps://on.wsj.com/2GNzY1c 

    6:30 PM - 10 Apr 2018
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      2. Andrew Johnson‏ @DrewFromCleve Apr 10
        Replying to @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        Most people don't realize that welfare recipients often live in places that are called "food deserts" or places with fresh nutritious food is rare or unavailable. Many other things need fixed before this could be a reality

        2 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      3. kevin doral‏ @kevindoral Apr 10
        Replying to @DrewFromCleve @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        Taxpayers should NOT be buying endless amounts of soda, chips and candy for people on SNAP. The NUMBER ONE item paid for under SNAP is soda pop.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Andrew Johnson‏ @DrewFromCleve Apr 10
        Replying to @kevindoral @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        Sugary beverages are extremely high in calories, something that the human body craves when under tremendous stress or near starvation

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. Wɐɹs‏ @SirMaars Apr 10
        Replying to @DrewFromCleve @kevindoral and

        While this is true if we can educate others that you can find these sugars in natural foods as well such as Fruits 🍎🍓🍑🍐🍊🍌

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Andrew Johnson‏ @DrewFromCleve Apr 10
        Replying to @SirMaars @kevindoral and

        Education is a big part, but so is price, accessiblility, human instinct and spoilage. The idea of welfare should be to help people move towards a better life, so often it feels like we'd rather punish them

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      7. Wɐɹs‏ @SirMaars Apr 10
        Replying to @DrewFromCleve @kevindoral and

        Yes, I agree. Often we punish those, though to say instinctively we choose foods that make us sick takes away that we have free will to fight that as well. Convenience is key, though again educating can also show the pros and cons and make wiser choices. Please explain spoilage.

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      2. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 10
        Replying to @catrescue22 @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        Dried beans and greens are not expensive.

        7 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. neal‏ @Meatatarian Apr 10
        Replying to @CrunchyAnarchy @catrescue22 and

        Find a store in the Bronx that sells these cheaper than junk

        3 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 10
        Replying to @Meatatarian @catrescue22 and

        A bag of beans is less than two dollars (even on Amazon) and you can buy carrots and greens for not much more. Perhaps a little effort is needed. One should make at least the smallest effort toward good health especially when it’s for the health of children.

        6 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      5. MsFixIt‏ @left_blank_ Apr 10
        Replying to @CrunchyAnarchy @Meatatarian and

        You need a credit card to have Amazon, and carriers won't leave packages in rough neighborhoods, making deliveries tough for working people (most SNAP recipients work). That Amazon is your solution indicates you don't understand the lives of working poor people.

        1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes
      6. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 11
        Replying to @left_blank_ @Meatatarian and

        Amazon is not my solution, but prices were at my finger tips, so I used it as a source.

        3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      7. MsFixIt‏ @left_blank_ Apr 11
        Replying to @CrunchyAnarchy @Meatatarian and

        Ok. Then you should know that the closest grocery store with a good produce department might be an hour travel-time away on public transit, and you have to carry everything you buy. Produce is the worst option, calorie-for-dollar.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      8. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 11
        Replying to @left_blank_ @Meatatarian and

        It might be difficult, it might be a challenge; however, it’s not an impossible situation — not even close.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
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      2. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 10
        Replying to @ArmedSnowflake @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        But in the end it is the most expensive, especially for those who end up footing the bill.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Armed Snowflake‏ @ArmedSnowflake Apr 10
        Replying to @CrunchyAnarchy @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        You are as dumb they come....Just look at you....The eyes never lie.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Crunchy Anarchy‏ @CrunchyAnarchy Apr 10
        Replying to @ArmedSnowflake @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        So...you don’t have a counter argument at all, just an insult.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Manoj‏ @BoardwalkManoj Apr 10
        Replying to @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        why do you need food stamps when you have full employment.

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      1. janelle‏ @janelle76624122 Apr 11
        Replying to @WSJ @thelittleidiot

        I took in six extra kids on top of 4 bio.The extra kids received food http://stamps.My  hubby and I work full time but feeding 10 kids just wasn’t feasible without food stamps.

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