One of the better grocery shoppers I know recently qualified for food stamps. I suggested he make ceviche because he could afford limes now. He said he refuses to encourage Giant Eagle's lime prices, no matter what.
I also encouraged him to buy local products to help the economy. I wonder if those local brands think about how the government gives people money to buy the food they sell, and if that stops them from pretending Romney's "I built this" lie is true.
Studies show that food stamps are one of the most effective forms of economic stimulus the government can undertake. But I wonder if some benefits should be reduced to increase regular welfare. If you still need food, you could buy it with your money.
