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derby378

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3. After that snooty customer, I was probably next in line...

Tue Oct 8, 2013, 02:15 PM

Oct 2013

...SNAP card in hand, trying to maximize my food purchases for the month. Did you know that cold cuts of honey ham can be stuffed into inexpensive hot dog buns with a little American cheese and honey mustard to make a poor man's mini-submarine sandwich? I can think of a million people in North Korea who would gladly chop their right pinkie finger off to enjoy such a simple meal.

I'd rather not have to rely on a SNAP card, but until I gain employment again, it's there for me. And the taxpayers are footing the bill for it, just as I helped foot the bill for those who needed SNAP assistance of their own. So I hope that snooty customer stays comfortable for the rest of his life, because it can be a long way down for some folks.

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You gave me a dirty look today for using my SNAP card, but I'm not mad at you. Indeed, I forgive you [View all] ColesCountyDem Oct 2013 OP

kick Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #1

Tears here. narnian60 Oct 2013 #2

After that snooty customer, I was probably next in line... derby378 Oct 2013 #3

But thats the really sad part..... daleanime Oct 2013 #16

Um... I wouldn't give them that much credit. Especially since they're notoriously myopic on these calimary Oct 2013 #39

Reminds me of this... Unknown Beatle Oct 2013 #53

I think the same think when I buy things for my disabled parent Hydra Oct 2013 #4

In tears. Hope for better times for you. LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #5

Sorry that this happened. People can be cruel. RebelOne Oct 2013 #6

This gratefully employed taxpayer SalviaBlue Oct 2013 #7

Had I been behind you in that line, SheilaT Oct 2013 #8

just want to add... handmade34 Oct 2013 #19

That's true. Plus, it's easier to control portions SheilaT Oct 2013 #21

I didn't know that! CrispyQ Oct 2013 #27

and the frozen ones aren't soaked in salt............. n/t DebJ Oct 2013 #91

I was on snap a long time ago. LeftofObama Oct 2013 #9

Ironic thing is that none of the "one percent" ever sets foot in a Sav-a-Lot or other grocery store Divernan Oct 2013 #10

You could not be more wrong Bunnahabhain Oct 2013 #18

I interacted with the wealthy in my community when I worked on the census. Divernan Oct 2013 #71

and the cops come in a flash,,,,,you are correct ....no save a lot grocery shoppers ever lunasun Oct 2013 #77

You said the top 10% Bunnahabhain Oct 2013 #98

Hugs and encouragement! JNelson6563 Oct 2013 #11

Been where you are, may be there again at some point ... Myrina Oct 2013 #12

Shit, man, it's not like you were buying lobster or caviar. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2013 #13

i know how you feel mshasta Oct 2013 #14

I was in back of an EBT customer last week. I smiled, complimented her on her choices. freshwest Oct 2013 #15

Do you comment on the choices people make who aren't using an EBT card? Luminous Animal Oct 2013 #54

+1 leftstreet Oct 2013 #57

+2 AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #93

if a complete stranger complimented me on my food choices in the checkout line datasuspect Oct 2013 #100

Odd the numerous ways we look for simply to be offended LanternWaste Oct 2013 #103

i'm a strong proponent of minding one's own business datasuspect Oct 2013 #104

you have more grace than me... FirstLight Oct 2013 #17

This is why I am in favor of a guaranteed minimum income munster69 Oct 2013 #20

Amen.... daleanime Oct 2013 #26

Very Nice Idea...but how will you fund it? Joel thakkar Oct 2013 #36

Thats about the sum of corporate welfare and the military budget each year kmlisle Oct 2013 #84

Fairly simply. quakerboy Oct 2013 #92

Just to add to those above jeff47 Oct 2013 #101

we always manage to have funding for war noiretextatique Oct 2013 #106

Welcome to DU, munster69! calimary Oct 2013 #41

How would that person know it's a SNAP card vs. any other debit card? Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #22

+1. There are about a million different kinds of credit card and debit card out there, Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #24

It's pretty distinctive... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2013 #28

yes and some stores use a different machine Enrique Oct 2013 #38

Or maybe he/she WAS a fart? calimary Oct 2013 #42

In my state JonLP24 Oct 2013 #47

Maybe they use to have a SNAP card themselves JI7 Oct 2013 #66

House Republicans ought to be made to read your compelling and eloquent post flpoljunkie Oct 2013 #23

I'm sure reading that would make House Republicans reflect on their position and think Snake Plissken Oct 2013 #96

There's a lot of ignorance out there. DeSwiss Oct 2013 #25

I'll bet the same customer doesn't have any problem with the grocery store asking if she would like CrispyQ Oct 2013 #29

Man, that would take some balls. Flatulo Oct 2013 #37

I never round up. Why give the corporations the tax write off? CrispyQ Oct 2013 #73

I agree with you on the publicity - but there is no write-off benefit for the stores whopis01 Oct 2013 #75

Thank you for clarifying. --nt CrispyQ Oct 2013 #95

Not to make light of your situation Southside Oct 2013 #30

I don't hate you, either, ColesCountyDem. Cracklin Charlie Oct 2013 #31

Thank you for this very moving post War Horse Oct 2013 #32

It hurts to be looked at scornfully by heartless ignorance. RVN VET Oct 2013 #33

I know what you mean RVN VET. But I myself want to see their comeuppance here and in this life! calimary Oct 2013 #43

Oh, I'd feel justice had been done if the heartless putzes (putzim?) get called out before they die. RVN VET Oct 2013 #58

KnR. Hugs and prayers for you and all in your shoes. Hekate Oct 2013 #34

You are a human being Titonwan Oct 2013 #108

I wouldn't know what an EBT card looks like - so many cards being used all the time progree Oct 2013 #35

Dear snooty, ignorant person in the grocery line: Brigid Oct 2013 #40

I like the way you write flamingdem Oct 2013 #44

Half the people have sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #45

ought to force them to watch PatrynXX Oct 2013 #46

Your experiences make us sound like twins separated at birth.... n/t 99 Percent Sure Oct 2013 #48

I hope you put this in your local paper. Behind the Aegis Oct 2013 #49

I'm glad you forgive me Bonx Oct 2013 #50

You are a kind person. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #51

You are a very kind person. davidthegnome Oct 2013 #52

What a kind generous inspiring soul, CCD.. Cha Oct 2013 #55

Wow, your Save-A-Lot takes coupons?.... n/t EC Oct 2013 #56

I'm too busy reading the gossip mags to care how people are paying for their purchases Skittles Oct 2013 #59

And I am too busy JanMichael Oct 2013 #64

it's a quandary Skittles Oct 2013 #68

I'm too busy herding my kids like cats. n/t Butterbean Oct 2013 #78

Bless you seveneyes Oct 2013 #60

You're a (much) better person than I am NastyRiffraff Oct 2013 #61

I'm absolutely overwhelmed by your kind responses! YOU remind ME of why I am a liberal! ColesCountyDem Oct 2013 #62

No, thank you. You uplift us all. grantcart Oct 2013 #63

someone is always here for you , CCD Skittles Oct 2013 #69

I would happily pay a little more taxes to hear more stories like yours DonRedwood Oct 2013 #65

Daughter remembers being in line behind someone short of money to pay for groceries... joanbarnes Oct 2013 #67

A touching post. CrispyQ Oct 2013 #74

I paid for someone's groceries before.. HipChick Oct 2013 #87

I gave a gal with two kids 5 bucks because she was short of money at the register Skittles Oct 2013 #90

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #70

Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #72

I try not to read too much into other people's expressions. noamnety Oct 2013 #76

K&R emsimon33 Oct 2013 #79

Great post. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #80

This country is suppose to help those in need, food stamps is the best program ever. texanwitch Oct 2013 #81

I know what you are going through. A work injury put us in a terrible situation. JDPriestly Oct 2013 #82

What I told hurricane survivors, catrose Oct 2013 #83

Some people have the "look of contempt" just because No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #85

I hate SNAP!!! pitbullgirl1965 Oct 2013 #86

k&r for the empathy that this might engender appal_jack Oct 2013 #88

That will never be me. You will never get attitude from me. juajen Oct 2013 #89

On a popular cruise web site classykaren Oct 2013 #94

ditto to tears, I'm so sorry. a kennedy Oct 2013 #97

My prayers and thoughts are with you RockaFowler Oct 2013 #99

From the bottom of my heart, thank you! n/t ColesCountyDem Oct 2013 #102

Took me way to long to get to this thread IrishAyes Oct 2013 #105

No one should know that you receive Food Stamps dawn frenzy adams Oct 2013 #107