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In reply to the discussion: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill banning EBT card use at casinos [View all]Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)80. There are two kinds of benefits on an EBT card
Cash and food.
The cash part can be used like a debit card for most things other then tobacco and alcohol. The cash part can also be used like an atm card. So if someone wants to buy alcohol or tobacco with the cash part then they would need to withdraw the money from an atm first. If they want to go to a casino there they would have to take the cash out of an atm first.
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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