6 Million Live On Only Food Stamps

American Voices • Economy • poor • food • recession • business • ISSUE 46•01 • Jan 5, 2010

Around 6 million Americans report that food stamps are their only source of income. What do you think?

“I think everyone on food stamps should have to prove each week that they've tried to get food another way."”
Chris Henning –
Glue Mixer
“The program is great, but I could also use some shelter stamps."”
Kaylie Felton –
Unemployed
“What's going on? I'm feeling a strange uncomfortable emotion. Perhaps this is what you call the feeling of shame. Oh, now it's gone. If you'll excuse me, I have to go buy a seaplane."”
William Van Landingham III –
Investment Banker

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