House passes farm bill, eliminating Food Stamps

[Brittain33]

Actually eliminate food stamp, then create a program where the government provides everyone who would need them with large bags of rice and beans. Probably saves a ton and gives those using them actual healthy food.

Replaces electronic distribution of money with manual distribution of goods. Infinitely more expensive.

[Brittain33]

Those electronic transfers are used to buy goods that already have the cost of manual distribution in their price

True, true - and the value is that it's a system that already exists and functions efficiently to serve consumers, whether or not food stamps are added to the mix, as opposed to a second system.

Besides, I'm sure OP knows this, but giving a bag of rice and beans wouldn't serve the purpose of the SNAP program. The government wants people to have their choice of products which are primarily made of corn and wheat to help keep up demand for them...

[Brittain33]

I will mention that I've worked in the supermarket industry and you would not believe how many people pay with an EBT card and then walk to their brand-new car.  Several people had Mercedes-Benzes, BMWs, Cadillacs etc.

You're right, I wouldn't believe it.

I've never been to a supermarket where the cashier was free to see what my car looks like.

[Brittain33]

I will mention that I've worked in the supermarket industry and you would not believe how many people pay with an EBT card and then walk to their brand-new car.  Several people had Mercedes-Benzes, BMWs, Cadillacs etc.

Or have a $200 outfit on.

Tell us more about how you evaluate the clothing costs of SNAP recipients.