Hey Guys!
Here is a really interesting article about food stamps with a supplementary map and slide show that was given to SSC by one of our fellow SEC members, Kitty Close. If you are interested in social welfare programs, this is the article for you! Also, if you would like to contribute an article that you found interesting, feel free to email Sarah (sarah@studentssharing.org) because we would love your input.
Reflection Questions
What are some of your stereotypes of individuals utilizing food stamps?
How is the recession affecting the food stamp program? Who is applying
for food stamps and why?
Arguing that aid discourages work and marriage, Mr. Rector said food stamps
should contain work requirements as strict as those placed on cash assistance.
“The food stamp program is a fossil that repeats all the errors of the war on
poverty,” he said. Why do you think Rector and other food stamp opponents hold
this opinion? Do you think their opinion is founded?
The article states that Mr. Dawson’s, the electrician, health insurance premiums
have soared. What is the relationship between healthcare and food insecurity?
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