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In reply to the discussion: The double-standard of making the poor prove they’re worthy of government benefits [View all]Human101948
(3,457 posts)The cable outlet showed a day in the life of California resident Jason Greenslate, who was 29 and unemployed and receiving SNAP benefits when Fox News met him. His day began with surfing. Next, he discussed plans for a party with friends. After that, Greenslate made a trip to the supermarket where he bought a rainbow roll of salmon, eel and other ingredients, coconut water and lobster that Greenslate observed was "on special." The lobster he purchased appeared to have a sale price on the wrapper.
Greenslate used his food stamp card at the checkout counter.
"All paid for by our wonderful tax dollars," he said on camera.
Greenslate later met with three friends and cooked the lobster on a grill.
"EBT lobster," he said before taking a bite.
http://www.politifact.com/georgia/statements/2014/mar/21/greg-morris/food-stamp-lobster-claim-true-extent-unclear/
His performance was then used across the nation to gin up outrage about food stamps.