Solutions to Alcohol Abuse: Should There Be a “Welfare Store” to Prevent Recipients From Buying Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Junk Food?

Question by Bronies are Terrible: Should there be a “welfare store” to prevent recipients from buying cigarettes, alcohol, and junk food?
I believe that welfare should only cover necessities – meaning healthy food (produce and meat… not TV dinners and HoHo’s).

I also believe that luxury items should be barred from purchase by welfare recipients. This includes cable TV, cigarettes, alcohol, or Xmas gifts for kids.

Do you think a specific store for welfare recipients could stop these abuses of the system? I think it would also prevent people from selling food stamps.

Best answer:

Answer by Steve S
So they should be denied all pleasure what so ever? In your opinion.
What’s the harm in the poor having some release they wont be getting too much on welfare anyway.

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