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Sure, food stamps are occasionally misused, but anyone familiar with business knows that the abuse of food subsidies is far greater in the corporate suite. Every time an executive wines and dines a hot date on the corporate dime, the average taxpayer helps foot the bill.

Food stamps are an investment in our future.

Anytime you cut food stamps, it naturally affects sales. People spend less.

Being on food stamps can be demeaning. Cashiers know the difference between the new plastic SNAP cards and a credit card. Some food stamp recipients say some cashiers have made them feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.

It's outrageous that many enlisted people qualify for food stamps because military salaries are so low.

Why do we need to support the food stamp program? Because low-income families experience unemployment at a far higher rate than other income groups. Because cutting nutritional assistance programs is immoral and shortsighted, and protecting families from hunger improves their health and educational outcomes.

I know some of you don't care about food stamps, but I'm telling you if it feeds children, you do care about it.

If you need food stamps, you should meet the criteria.

I grew up on food stamps. I come from a very humble background. And I've had many friends that have been destitute - you know, running into trouble - and places like The Midnight Mission have given them hope and have fed them and gotten them back on the right path.

The slaves had food stamps, too. It was called 'scraps from Massa's table.'