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SNAP and Hardworking Taxpayers
I’m a 40-year-old full-time worker, paying taxes every month, sometimes working overtime just to cover bills. I see SNAP benefits being used to buy soda, chips, or sweets. I understand that everyone struggles, but I can’t help feeling frustrated: my tax dollars are meant to help those in need, yet some people seem to use the system for treats rather than necessities. It makes me question the balance of fairness. Should a program designed to alleviate hunger allow items with very low nutritional value? I don’t want to punish anyone, but I also want to know that my contributions are truly helping families survive, not fund cupcakes and soda. #SNAPLife #SNAPVoices
2025-09-28
American not a democrat
Snap is reserved for minorities and illegals. I work overtime every week. but any time we ever asked for help, it was hell no. Theres too many illegals and couch queens ripping off American taxpayers.
09-28
Moriarty, NM
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denise malone
I am so tired of hearing about people with children getting snap benefits. what about senior people? When I was getting snap I got 78.00 a month. And before you say get a job I have one. I am 67yrs old and have to work or be homeless. what about us?
09-28
Akron, OH
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Vwaggs vwaggs
You can always tell the SNAP buyers. Buggies overflowing with steak, seafood and junk food.
09-28
Millersburg, OH
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rascal
the illegals don't need government assistance they are ruining the food banks
09-28
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Amicheled Arriens
Too funny, you do realize once your "tax dollars" are taken out of your check, your input no longer matters? You have ZERO input on where those dollars are spent or how! Give it up already with this BS. Whaaa I don't want "my tax dollars" spent on cupcakes, ffs.😲
09-28
New Ulm, TX
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Sher l
Apply to be a cross guard. Instead of just sitting home doing nothing. If you’re able to do a little bit of work, just two hours a day. it’s about an extra $600 a month and then you can buy your snacks.
09-28
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Robert Seeley
Why have to earn your living when you can have kids and get free food, healthcare, heat assistance,phone,section 8 and more money back at tax time than you paid in all year all programs need time limits and you should not be able to get more back than half of what you paid in taxes all year. I have already paid in just over $25k and there is 3 months left. I am lucky if I get back $1500 in federal and state. Your kids are your responsibility. In the art I guess because in actuality they are a free pass.
09-28
Mayville, WI
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Julie Hamilton
I question why u worry about what someone else eats? or how they pay 4 it? is it really any of ur business? sounds like u need 2 worry about ur own problems. I work. I pay taxes n guess what...I don't give a crap who gets food stamps or what they choose 2 but with them.
09-29
Clearfield, PA
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Susan
I don't see a problem with my tax dollars going to Snap. What other things is your tax dollars going to that you don't like. The elderly has the right to eat anything they want.Look at what we eat. Don't Judge!
09-28
Salem, OH
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