My Food For Thought

My food for thought This is in response to my poem " children of the world " I know that no politician would exchange their lives for six months And live in the slums with the poor and cold. But dealing with our own poor here in the states should be addressed. WELFARE -food stamps, wic programs There are so many people who are getting food stamps and what Many of them do is sell their food stamps to buy their drugs Their booze and support their gambling habits , while many of Our soldiers are living on a measly monthly check to support Themselves, their spouses and children while many welfare Recipients are going to the supermarkets and loading up 1-3 Shopping carts of prime steaks, meats and produce of every kind And we are supporting them. I believe what needs to be done is open food depots of all this Millions upon millions of food being discarded because they Have reached an expiration date, and this is merchandise which Is vacuum packed in cans (if the cans are not blown up or dented They are normally still good) vacuum packed meats and cold cuts That have not lost their seal can still be used.(just do the smell Test and color test - if it has not changed color and does not have a bad smell it can still be used) This alone can cut the amount of food stamps they are getting and have All welfare recipients have a picture I.d. with the amount of family members Posted so they can not take more food than is needed. Also put them to work thedepot centers so a trade in the retail Line is being learned and select the best recipients to monitor the others While learning supervisory skills. These skills can be used in any retail field (e.g. walmart, cvs, Walgreens And so many more.) We must search out our poor and help them first, because charity Begins at home, then think about our neighbors and stop the politicians Who want our money but do not want to change their life styles and Help out their fellow man. (this is my food for thought and you don't have to agree with ne But we can agree to disagree)