In 2024, an estimated 41.7 million Americans were receiving food stamps, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This represents approximately 12.3% of theU.S. population.
Let’s suppose, just for fun, that someone on high directs us
to find ways to reduce this number.
A Christian (one of the old love and grace ones, not one
from a cult spreading a scorched-earth spirituality) might say, “Care and assistance,”
then quote the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25, verses 31-46.
A Capitalist might say, “Make them work,” although many do already
and some are too young, except in my state where child labor is allowed.
A Teacher might say, “Education.”
A Sociologist might say, “Address the root causes of poverty.”
A Labor Organizer might say, “Address income inequality.”
A Billionaire might say, “Cut my taxes and I will help a
bit.”
In the end, though, a psychopathic narcissist who became a millionaire
when the doctor slapped him on his ass will say, “Cut the SNAP program out. That
will get the number down.”
