re: Observations from 10 minute wait in grocery line behind EBT/WIC cust.

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Anyway , at least with WIC they can only buy certain things, milk, cheese, bread, etc

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That must have been why she had everything divided up. I forgot to mention she got generic cereal instead of a name brand. No cigs. No booze. Maybe I felt a bond with her because she was a cheapskate just like I am. It was just heartening to see somebody use public assistance frugally.

I've got no problems giving somebody food. Everyone on this board might hit a rough spot. Section 8 housing and Obamaphones are other matters entirely.

OTOH, I'll never forget the dude who pulled up $526 worth of crab legs and two $25 Porterhouse steaks in two carts, and then shelled out cash for a carton of Marlboros and 3 bottles of wine. After I checked out, I saw him loading his groceries in a brand new F-250. That kind of crap chaps my arse.