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[mom2four0418]

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@novamc1 wrote:

It's sad but true that some industries must be bailed out, because their products, machinery and skilled labor are essential to our national defense.

Airlines, airplane manufacturers and the auto industry are some that play major roles in that realm.  

That's why the auto industry got its bailout years ago.

Not much different from farm subsidies.......if we let our agricultural industry die, where's our food going to come from?

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@novamc1 wrote:

It's sad but true that some industries must be bailed out, because their products, machinery and skilled labor are essential to our national defense.

Airlines, airplane manufacturers and the auto industry are some that play major roles in that realm.  

That's why the auto industry got its bailout years ago.

Not much different from farm subsidies.......if we let our agricultural industry die, where's our food going to come from?

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Yes, another government subsidy, and one that most people don't complain about. But sure, let's have social workers investigate people on food stamps. 

[LorelaiGilmore]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

It is none of my business who receives aid or a free lunch or any help.

I don't know every person's story; I don't know who is the real deal and who is out to "scam" the system.

All those who are so sure that the "scammers" are rising in number-please post how many people receiving help have been interviewd by you; how many people have given you enough information about themselves for you to determine how unworthy they are to receive one crumb.

I knew a woman who was living in her Cadillac; homeless due to a nasty divorce and loss of job.  It was all she had left to her name along with a suitcase of some clothes.  I can only imagine some of you looking at her.

So somebody receives some help; who the hey are any of you to determine that person is unworthy, is lazy, is irresponsible, is a bad parent, is a "scammer", and on and on and on.

Where are all you FACTS and FIGURES regarding every person y'all are moaning about as you set your dinner table tonight; don't tell me you give and donate because people who denigrate the poor DO NOT DONATE so much as a crust of bread. 

So some taxes help others; how much more would be in your paychecks if all of a sudden these programs went away?  And what would you do with this great "windfall"?

Whether a person is "worthy" isn't up to anyone to decide. 
And don't start with "I know for sure a neighbor is a scammer" stories because I never believe after-the-fact fiction just to try to prove a point.

Someday there will be a reckoning; and it doesn't have to be a religious event.   You reap what you sow-even if sowing words, never mind inaction.

Be grateful for what you have; and mind your own darn business.

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Nailed it!

[novamc1]

@mom2four0418 

<<Yes, another government subsidy, and one that most people don't complain about. But sure, let's have social workers investigate people on food stamps. >>

FYI......How and to whom  food stamps and other food assistance programs are distributed  is largely a function of each state government, not just the federal government.

If you don't like what's happening in your state, direct your complaints and suggestions to your elected  state  and local  officials, or the appropriate local agencies administering  welfare programs.

[lovesrecess]

I taught many students throughout my career whose only real meal was the lunch and breakfast they had at school. There is no mandate for a "hot lunch". The meals just need to balanced. Parents whose children who are on the free lunch program can pick up meals for their children at posted locations; usually in front of the school. The parent must provide dinner, snacks, etc. The meals are usually not temperature-sensitive so they can be assembled a few hours before pickup.
During the summers, a similar program is funded called backpack lunch and kids can also get their free lunch and breakfast.