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Watching EBT purchases at Walmart makes me question everything

I work as a cashier at a Walmart in Houston. Last Friday — SNAP day — the line went halfway across the store. A young guy came up with two cases of energy drinks, four tubs of ice cream, and a big bag of chips. He swiped his EBT card, no problem. I asked, “Not getting any groceries or meat?” He shrugged. “The system gives it, I use it. Why not?” Meanwhile, I work 38 hours a week and still budget every gallon of milk. Some days I wonder… who is SNAP really helping, and who’s paying for it? #SNAPLife #ShowUsTheBill #TaxpayerVoice #WelfareDebate #HoustonLife