How would America handle socialistic programs being shut down?

[Kasz216]

Adinnieken said:

kain_kusanagi said:

We aren't sick of paying for the poor, elderly, and insane. We are sick of paying for those that abuse the system and don't deserve it.

Instead of cutting the programs we just need to kick people off the dole that don't deserve it.

My money shouldn't go to a third generation welfare abuser who gets free money and housing and uses his checks to buy beer and cigarettes.

States control what SNAP funds can be spent on.  If people are able to purchase beer and cigarettes with SNAP funds than talk to your local legislators.  The Federal government just allocates funds to States so they can divvy them up accordingly.  The Fed puts minimal restrictions on how they can be used.  In my state it is illegal to use SNAP funds for alcohol, cigarettes, or lottery tickets.  You also cannot purchase any taxable items, drugs or pharmaceuticals, or dietary aides.  Just unprepared or cold/frozen prepared foods and some drinks (soda, milk, juice). 

If someone is getting paid unemployment, then at one time they paid into it.  Same with Social Security benefits.

I won't disagree that all get abused, but as for SNAP if there is abuse it's because it's allowed by your state.

Not actually true.  You may be thinking of WIC.  If a state or city wants to put restrictions on SNAP they need federal approval.

"In late 2010, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the state's governor sought federal permission for a pilot project to exclude sugary drinks from food stamp coverage.

Ten months later, the federal government turned down the request. One nutrition advocate summarized the government's objections this way: "Too much, too soon, too big, too complex, too hard to evaluate."

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http://articles.philly.com/2012-12-31/news/36081261_1_sugary-drinks-food-stamps-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program