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In reply to the discussion: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill banning EBT card use at casinos [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)53. no. Are YOU? I simply expressed MY opinion.
At least I am a member of the group being discussed. Are you? No?
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Do you think you have the right to tell poor people to spend the money given to them? n/t
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#9
The money is given to them as THEY see fit...not for you to decide...nor anyone else...
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#26
Telling the poor they're too stupid to know where to spend their money is a blight on the poor.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#4
And not allowing people to make such decisions debases them as intellectual beings.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#12
No. We are saying, "hey, we want you and your children to be well nourished". nt.
NYC_SKP
Jun 2013
#39
"...and we don't trust you to make the right decision because you're stupid and poor."
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#40
Exactly!! So much hysteria and frenzy over the poor abusing assistance..
mountain grammy
Jun 2013
#91
Maybe the intent by Republicans is bad, but this does not make it a bad rule. This should have been
Pisces
Jun 2013
#148
So you just happen to walk into a casino or strip club and don't spend any money?
madinmaryland
Jun 2013
#177
Having 'food stamps' on a separate EBT card already is saying the poor are too stupid
kelly1mm
Jun 2013
#160
I think we should have a separate fund for the poor just so they can have a good time...
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#34
I'd rather just give them the money, treat them with some dignity and let them decide...
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#35
So you would rather the wealthy, corporate, casino, right wing, tea party supporter
defacto7
Jun 2013
#11
Super false dichotomy. I believe in treating those in need with dignity and understanding.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#13
If they spend money in a strip club? Rather than feeding children. Yes we shold prevent that.
alphafemale
Jun 2013
#57
It's not your business to legislate how poor people spend the money given to them. n/t
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#7
You're the one who is assuming that what the poor do with the money is your business...
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#33
Here's the thing: Was it actually common for people in Wisconsin to use their EBT cards at Casinos?
TheDebbieDee
Jun 2013
#102
A person can pull the cash off the card at any ATM. No logical way to track how it's spent. n/t
cynatnite
Jun 2013
#29
Are you also against accountability as to how the DoD contractors use tax money?
Ikonoklast
Jun 2013
#88
"Rick Scott is an idiot who just does things to stir up his tea party base."
etherealtruth
Jun 2013
#110
See response 55. The President appears to be onboard. Actual, or suspected, misuse of
bike man
Jun 2013
#197
". . .For all we know, the people. . ." appears to be speculation to gloss over
bike man
Jun 2013
#199
My understanding of EBT was that it could only be used for approved items, similar to Food Stamps
auburngrad82
Jun 2013
#78
I can't even imagine this is such a huge problem that a new law is necessary.
mountain grammy
Jun 2013
#86
While I do not like the government legislating morality I have to say I do not disagree with this.
hrmjustin
Jun 2013
#106
I think you might have missed where a Democratic controlled Senate passed it,
hughee99
Jun 2013
#146
So, the less welfare you take from the gov, the more it should be policed. That makes sense. nt
Mnemosyne
Jun 2013
#205