Cuts coming to SNAP benefits in November

[Cheryl Nelson]

http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/cypresscreek/news/cuts-coming-to-snap-benefits-in-november/article_00ad716a-3caa-11e3-addc-0019bb2963f4.html

In Virginia, it was a 5.5% cut.  In Texas, it's a 7% cut.  Looks like the amount might be different for different states.

[Byron wilkins]

I don't see riots either but do see a great deal of minor thefts. Winter coats can hold several items and once it starts it will be a regular occurrence IMO 

[Cheryl Nelson]

I don't think it will be so bad there will be riots, because it's a cut, not a total stoppage.  Without a lot of people rioting, some who would steal may feel like they are too visible?

[Byron wilkins]

I have been thinking about what will happen to the mind set of some of these people after watching what happened when the EBT glitch happened. May became criminals and since some think it is owed to them, there will be a great deal of theft from the grocery stores in order to make up the difference. I studied industrial psychology in college and one thing that came up over and over was employee theft because they were under paid. These people did not feel guilty because they thought it was owed to them and had no remorse, this could happen when the EBT cards are shorted. Just my feelings.     

[Byron wilkins]

This will be very interesting to watch play out, I don't think it will be as bad as it is being predicted.