Justin Cervantes+FollowPaying Taxes, Watching Loopholes ThriveI file taxes every year, paying every penny. Yet in my community, the same people exploit welfare loopholes to live comfortably. I’m not against assistance, but when rules allow abuse, law-abiding people lose. Is that fairness? This contrast fuels anger and helplessness. Is fairness just a slogan? #TaxpayerPerspective #WelfareAbuse #SocialEquity #FairnessDebate00Share
Melissa Cook+FollowVolunteering Reveals How Loopholes Are ExploitedI volunteer at a community center distributing vegetables and meat every Wednesday. Certain families always grab the most, sometimes reselling items. Those truly in need get half portions. The rules sound fair on paper, but loopholes abound. Following rules penalizes you; bending them rewards you. It makes me question whether these policies help people, or just maintain the illusion of fairness. #CommunityAid #WelfareAbuse #FoodAccess #SystemLoopholes00Share
Meredith Thomas+FollowShe bought $300 in 'Organic' Groceries with EBT, My Check Pays Rent.I was in the checkout line with my cart of discounted frozen chicken and brown rice. The woman ahead had a full cart of expensive organic strawberries, gluten-free bread, and imported cheeses—well over $300. She swiped her EBT card without a second thought. I work as an admin assistant at a local school, and my take-home pay barely covers rent. My money is subsidizing her high-end diet. Why can't welfare have limits, or at least restrict luxury brands? #WelfareAbuse #EBT #TaxpayerAnger #GroceryPrices02Share
Willie Stephens+FollowI was buying clearance ground beef, while the guy on EBT ahead of me bought steak and lobster.I work 50 hours a week and scour the discount bin for expiring meat to save money. The guy in front of me, wearing brand new Jordans, threw two lobsters and filets on the belt. At checkout? He pulled out his EBT card. I'm the taxpayer funding his lobster dinner while my kids eat spaghetti tonight. Is this fair? #WelfareAbuse #EBT #Taxpayers #Inequality4379Share
philip52+FollowA Senior Classmate Taught Me ‘How to Misuse SNAP’ at WorkA senior at my campus job taught me how to exploit SNAP—buy refundable items, return them for cash, target new cashiers. He treated it like a lifehack session. Seeing him walk out with returned-cash one day made me realize how normalized fraud can become. #SNAPLoopholes #StudentStories #WelfareAbuse #EthicalConcerns43Share