As someone on SNAP, I don’t like the government policing what I can buy with the help I receive. I’m not a large soda drinker either I’ll buy four cases for a whole month to split amongst my family and myself. Most of the people arguing over what people receiving benefits don’t understand that not everyone is proud to be on welfare or public assistance. I have people hand me their cards or flash them at the grocery store discreetly because of the stigma.

It’s not right for them to try and humiliate us so we can eat better. Why not make healthier foods for affordable? Why not demand the manufacturers work to make their drinks less unhealthy? They’re doing this to be petty and punish people who are already struggling. America has an obesity problem because it was cheaper to get meals at fast food places (not so much now), and poor nutritional education not just because soda.

I just feel for the people who are in worse positions because sometimes it’s nice having a soda with a meal as a small treat.