http://statenews.com Welfare has long been associated with the poor, the disabled and elderly, or those who are too lazy to find work, but with the country in a recession, the Bridge Card is becoming a common card in the purses and wallets of wealthier families. Swiped like a credit card at checkout, a Bridge Card is the debit card that replaced the paper food stamps in 2001. en-us Foundry4 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:22:38 -0500 Fri, 16 May 2008 14:58:50 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16866/view Yikes. Could you possibly string more than one sentence together? The editorial is a nightmare to read; it looks like the author has a bad case of ADD and imbued it to the article as well. As for the article, a poor economy results in more people using aid? That’s quite a revelation. Perhaps you could offer something more interesting, such as ways to save on gas, food, etc? Sun, 11 May 2008 21:36:21 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16866/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16877/view Usually as people lose jobs they need money. Also, how about discussing something people don’t already know? Mon, 12 May 2008 09:39:12 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16877/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16881/view ‘‘They need to find other sources of income and although welfare might not be at the top of their list, it’s the only option they have.’‘ Is it? Mon, 12 May 2008 11:13:00 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16881/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16885/view Welfare has long been associated with the poor, the disabled and elderly, or those who are too lazy to find work, but with the country in a recession, the Bridge Card is becoming a common card in the purses and wallets of wealthier families. I have always associated them with forest trolls, why were they looked over when creating this list? Hard working Mountain trolls never need food stamps. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:18:00 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16885/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16890/view The logic in this article is confusing. First they say, “If they can alleviate some of their money stresses with a Bridge Card, then so be it.” But later: “some people such as college students use food stamps and don’t really need them.” Aren’t the college students also trying to alleviate some of their money stresses? Mon, 12 May 2008 13:35:44 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16890/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16896/view Everyone knows college kids don’t need food assistance. For crying outloud what the hell do you think Raman Noodles are for anyway? Three squares of those little babies for four years helps keep the wolf from the door. For a real treat kids can alternate days with mac and cheese washed down with Redbull. Now that’s livin’. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:31:45 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16896/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16904/view Send the illegal immigrants packing and out of Michigan and jobs will open up so people won’t need food stamps. Also, send Jennifer Granholm packing. Cut taxes and businesses can hire more people! Mon, 12 May 2008 22:18:43 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16904/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16986/view ps-the country is not in a recession. Wed, 14 May 2008 16:39:24 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/16986/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/17018/view How many people who are on welfare also have cell phone, multiple cars, go on vacations, have cable or satellite TV, a TV, internet, computers, game consoles, drink, smoke, drugs…yes, a recession in America means the poor may have to sacrifice by going to a government office and requesting money stolen from people who actually make changes in their lives who continue supporting themselves. Poverty in America would be a vacation of a lifetime for those in the oppressed (actual poverty) around the world. STOP TAKING MY MONEY, REDUCE YOUR EXPENSES AND FIND ANOTHER JOB. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:03:43 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/17018/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/17072/view God forbid that SOME of you ever find yourself going through a rough patch in life! I hope people don’t treat you the way you have described your feelings. MOST of the people who need government assistance really need it. Of course there are going to be some who take advantage of the system, but you can’t just throw the “baby out with the bath water”. And as far as I am concerned, I worked during college, and paid taxes; however, I still qualified for a Bridge Card… and I sure did use it!!! It was helpful, and now that I have graduated and have a better job, I don’t have it anymore. You should never be too proud to ask for help when it’s available, and needed! Oh, and we are on the brink of a recession thanks to the Bush administration !!! So glad OBAMA will get us out of this economic pitfall! Fri, 16 May 2008 14:58:50 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/17072/view