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In reply to the discussion: Kansas considers a new red card for food stamps [View all]Denninmi
(6,581 posts)3. Oh. We're really into stigmatization and beating people when they 're down in this country.
Trust me, I've learned a lot about the topic of stigma in five months. More than I ever cared to. A real eye opener.
As someone diagnosed bipolar, I found people, even healthcare workers, treated me like I am stupid, didn't understand topic x, so couldn't make a valid choice about my life.
The poor no doubt get the lazy and worthless message. A real disgrace.
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Oh. We're really into stigmatization and beating people when they 're down in this country.
Denninmi
Jan 2013
#3
If so then Jayhawks of good conscience should demand bright red cards from their banks in solidarity
TheKentuckian
Jan 2013
#9
so how much is this new, offensive, obvious card going to cost kansas? wow, just. . .wow
niyad
Jan 2013
#13
Why not make them wear yellow, star-shaped badges? Easier to identify that way!
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#14
I use a SNAP card, there are so many different cards out there now most don't pay attention
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#16
This defeats the purpose of the EBT card. I can now take my $78 if food stamps to the store and
jwirr
Jan 2013
#19