People receiving welfare are complaining they now cannot buy candy and soda with tax money they are given

[Darkwind]

That the money comes from the federal government under a federal program means no state interference.

The strings are attached regardless.

Personally, I don't see anywhere in the Constitution that permits the Federal Goverment to hand out the largess of the American taxpayer to other people.

That is not a hate thing. That is just reality. Of course, enforcing the law is now considered fascist, so I suppose denying junk food will be labeled that as well, even though it is not.

 

[pknopp]

Perhaps we should reflect on a period in our history when these issues didn't occur and then use it as a pattern for the future.

Like back when the average life expectancy was 40?

 

[Woodznutz]

The strings are attached regardless.

Personally, I don't see anywhere in the Constitution that permits the Federal Goverment to hand out the largess of the American taxpayer to other people.

That is not a hate thing. That is just reality. Of course, enforcing the law is now considered fascist, so I suppose denying junk food will be labeled that as well, even though it is not.

The phrase "promote the general Welfare" in the U.S. Constitution refers to the government's responsibility to ensure the well-being and prosperity of its citizens. It indicates a concern for issues such as poverty, housing, and social welfare, emphasizing that the government should act for the collective good of the nation rather than just individual interests. This concept is a fundamental goal of government, as it aims to provide for the welfare of the general public.
American Constitution Society+3

Nowhere in this mandate is mentioned "education". Our government, through the "education" system, keeps the citizens dumb as a rock and dependent. Worse, people are content with this.

 

[struth]

Should schools serve them?
Michelle Obama said no

I was in school before she was first lady, and they didn't serve it then either. I don't know of any school in my state that served soda for lunch

 

[MarathonMike]

If one wants to purchase NON NECESSARY ITEMS, PAY FOR THEM YOURSELF.

Welfare should be for staple food products. Milk, bread, meat, vegetables, etc.

Not Kit Kat bars and Dr Pepper.

I love the new restrictions.

Candy and soda should ALWAYS have been restricted. It's a WIN-WIN! The poor and their children will be healthier and we will save billions in healthcare expenditures.

 

[Woodznutz]

Like back when the average life expectancy was 40?

We take the best from the past and leave the worst. I have proven that this works in my own life.

 

[Nostra]

Like back when the average life expectancy was 40?

Show us how welfare has increased life expectancy, Simp.

Betcha can't.

 

[struth]

Like back when the average life expectancy was 40?

That seems like a bad idea, thankfully, we have modern medicine and science, and know that a bad diet can lead to an early death.

Folks unwilling to acknowledge that, and want to keep pushing a bad diet on the poorest communities are really evil

 

[pknopp]

That seems like a bad idea, thankfully, we have modern medicine and science, and know that a bad diet can lead to an early death.

Folks unwilling to acknowledge that, and want to keep pushing a bad diet on the poorest communities are really evil

Im not sure who is pushing a bad diet.

 

[struth]

Show us how welfare has increased life expectancy, Simp.

Betcha can't.

In fact the opposite is true...the life expectancy of the poorest are massively lower then everyone else. In fact, the gap continues to grow Poorer people dying increasingly younger than richer people as 'dismal' life expectancy gap grows, report finds - Institute of Health Equity

Additionally, since LBJ started the "war on poverty" poverty has in fact grown....it's like the dems want to make people poor and die quicker

 

[struth]

Im not sure who is pushing a bad diet.

anyone that objects to restricting SNAP benefits is.

 

[pknopp]

anyone that objects to restricting SNAP benefits is.

Just because a person has a Twinkie does not mean they have a poor diet.

 

[Mortimer]

I think candies and soda are not unhealthy in moderation and make you happy i think people on food stamps should be allowed to buy it.
I think people should work but some maybe can not work because of health issues or they work hard though but are low income.

 

[struth]

Just because a person has a Twinkie does not mean they have a poor diet.

It doesn't help. .,...but the key is, people that can afford a twinkie v can't afford one.

 

[Darkwind]

The phrase "promote the general Welfare" in the U.S. Constitution refers to the government's responsibility to ensure the well-being and prosperity of its citizens. It indicates a concern for issues such as poverty, housing, and social welfare, emphasizing that the government should act for the collective good of the nation rather than just individual interests. This concept is a fundamental goal of government, as it aims to provide for the welfare of the general public.
American Constitution Society+3

Nowhere in this mandate is mentioned "education". Our government, through the "education" system, keeps the citizens dumb as a rock and dependent. Worse, people are content with this.

The welfare clause does NOT entitle the Federal Government to spend funds on people.

The Welfare clause is the general welfare of the Country, not people

Why do we havre a Constit;ution at all if the Federal Government can just do what ever it wants and claim it is in the General Welfare of the country?

Why bother with any kind of controlling language and just let the Feds do whatever the **** they want? Under the General Welfare clause, they can do just that. Whatever the **** they want.

 

[ThisIsMe]

It seems you guys love punishing the poor for being poor.

Why not put a big loudspeaker above each cash register when someone uses and EBT Card that calls out, "POOR PEOPLE, EVERYONE, POOR PEOPLE!!!"

No sir, if they are buying mostly junk food, that’s not a good use of the money. I don’t mind buying goodies as long as proper food and nutrition are being met.

I’m not a prude who says “NO TREATS FOR YOU!”, As long as proper nutrition is being met, I don’t care if they buy treats every now and then, but not buying loads of junk food, that I don’t agree with.

 

[ThisIsMe]

The sick fvcks get off on it...even though they are more likely to be poor than other demographics.

As I've always said...MAGA is about sticking it to someone--anyone. It's a sickness.

Not necessarily, I think there should be boundaries, but not guard rails.

The problem is, you have people who are truly in a bad situation and NEED this benefit, and for them, I’m fully supportive, but then you have those who could work, but choose not to, because they want the benefit and in some cases, the benefit is more than they would make if they were working. For them, I think they should work and the benefit helps the to a livable lifestyle.

There is a difference. If you are able to work, then I think you should work and not live off the taxpayer, but if you are in a position where you can’t work, then I think you should work.

 

[Darkwind]

No sir, if they are buying mostly junk food, that’s not a good use of the money. I don’t mind buying goodies as long as proper food and nutrition are being met.

I’m not a prude who says “NO TREATS FOR YOU!”, As long as proper nutrition is being met, I don’t care if they buy treats every now and then, but not buying loads of junk food, that I don’t agree with.

They can have all the junk, Twinkies, and other garbage they want by spending their own money.

They have money of their own? When you beg for your existence, it is not unreasonable to apply restrictions that reduce further costs to the rest of us by running up medical bills based on a shit diet. The same with people who DO have jobs. If you are paying for your own health insurance, you can live whatever lifestyle you wish as long as you aren't committing a crime.

 

[ThisIsMe]

I think the whole thing is petty and micromanaging.
Treat people like adults and let them buy their own food

While I agree that most of it is petty, I also see the problem. You have some out there who abuse the system, and take the benefit and never attempt to work. This makes people feel slighted, because they feel “why do I have to work, when someone else just sits around and gets it for free”.

 

[Nostra]

I think the whole thing is petty and micromanaging.
Treat people like adults and let them buy their own food