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[–] 3330481? 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Most people on food stamps use the benefit as a supplement, rather than relying on the program for all their food purchases, according to Ed Bolen, senior policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning think tank. That means people can still stock up on soda on their own dime, he said.

ITT: People failing to understand the fungible nature of money and looking to demonize the poor. FFS, people.