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One hell of a condensing (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by Stamets to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (2 children)

(legitimate question) why don't people in need use food availability programs like food stamps instead of stealing for essentials?

[–] [email protected] 28 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Because if you make over $1400/month then you don't get food stamps. That isn't even rent where I live.

The median STUDIO apartment costs $2100.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago (1 children)

when you have children to feed and you're hungry yourself - standing in line to fill in a form and wait an interderminate amount of time to be potentially denied something that comes with a huge amount of restrictions it's just easier to steal.

There is enough food and wealth to feed and home everyone. Theft is a service issue.

[–] FlyingSquid 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge.

"Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.

"And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?"

"They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not."

"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge.

"Both very busy, sir."

"Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I am very glad to hear it."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

You better believe I read this in Michael Cane's voice, conversing with some muppets.