I’m probably going to take some flack for this one, but begrudge me a WTF.

It really chaps my ass when I see someone who, in my humble opinion, is abusing EBT or Electronic Benefit Transfer.  EBT is for food benefits or food stamps, purchased with an electronic payment card.  I’m pretty sure the system was not made to allow John Q. Public a full purchase of junk food at 7-Eleven.  Today I watched “John” purchase a full, hot ‘n ready pizza, chips, candy bars, and soda with his EBT card.  After the transaction was completed, he went on to buy a carton of cigarettes with his own cash.  Mind you, it was a carton, not a pack.  I guess I’m fortunate that my state doesn’t allow non-food purchases with EBT cards.

But seriously, though.  WTF? Why should I have to work for my pizza when I can just be a bum and use EBT? I mean, after all, I can still use my hard earned begging money to go buy my cigarettes and beer.  Which is what this guy did after leaving the 7-Eleven.  In fact, as I left the store with my purchases, the bum had the nerve to ask if I had money for a bus pass.  I suggested next time he skip the whole carton and purchase a transit pass.  I got the bird for my sage advice.

Am I wrong in wanting these cards to only be used for essential nutrients and not a pepperoni pizza? Some of my more liberal friends call me “discriminatory” for suggesting this.  I say to them, if you’re on EBT and you want a pizza – get a job! Earn your treats.  Have respect for yourself and others.  Do something with your life!

Do something…