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    Just for clarification, what is it exactly that bothers you about this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    Just for clarification, what is it exactly that bothers you about this?
    The part that bothers me is that if you are living off of the taxpayers why the hell are you shopping on amazon and not goodwill.


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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    Just for clarification, what is it exactly that bothers you about this?
    Doesn't bother you that ebt members get half off membership?s?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    Just for clarification, what is it exactly that bothers you about this?
    The fact that I pay Amazon a higher fee than someone else, while receiving the same level of goods and services. It pisses me off even more that someone who takes my tax dollars for their own personal benefit then gets to turn around and receive lower pricing on products because of it. Nevermind the fact that someone who can't afford food without government assistance, can afford to pay for the Internet and Amazon prime?
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    Not really. Doesnt effect me in the least. Doesn't help me buy anything. Doesn't cost me any more in taxes. If the people getting this service want to have toilet paper, spam, lightbulbs, or even big screen TV's shipped to their house for a reduced cost, how in the heck does that effect me? It doesn't. And it shouldn't bother you either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    Not really. Doesnt effect me in the least. Doesn't help me buy anything. Doesn't cost me any more in taxes. If the people getting this service want to have toilet paper, spam, lightbulbs, or even big screen TV's shipped to their house for a reduced cost, how in the heck does that effect me? It doesn't. And it shouldn't bother you either.

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    No, it does effect you.

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    Care to elaborate or nah???

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    I have no problem with a church, charity organization, or business gives someone help. I have a choice on whether or not I support said businesses or organizations.

    I have a problem with politicians giving away my tax dollars to buy votes.

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    The part that is bothersome is the source of data and qualifications used to distinguish between full and reduced rates. Government and private sector shouldn't be in parallel on consumer goods. So what happens when a company decides to refuse to reduce rates or in reverse increase rates on those that aren't on subsidies because they think their fees are the low cost option and those without need should pay a premium. The principle of the scheme is one thing. The application and evolution is where he problem is. In my opinion. Btw, I didn't read the article so have no clue the details just replying based on hypotheticals.

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    Hey man, I know it gets your hackles up and bothers you but you should really consider the amount of people that aren't as blessed as others and maybe don't have access to transportation and may NOT BE exploiting the system. Look, I'm tired of government overspending and all of these socialist programs, but I'm not in favor of telling a BUSINESS who they can and cannot give discounts to. Maybe you're not the conservative that I am, but as far as I can tell, Amazon is a business that can give stuff away for free, or charge $100 for that can of spam for all I care. Thats how capitalism works, and if you dont like it, dont do business with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    Hey man, I know it gets your hackles up and bothers you but you should really consider the amount of people that aren't as blessed as others and maybe don't have access to transportation and may NOT BE exploiting the system. Look, I'm tired of government overspending and all of these socialist programs, but I'm not in favor of telling a BUSINESS who they can and cannot give discounts to. Maybe you're not the conservative that I am, but as far as I can tell, Amazon is a business that can give stuff away for free, or charge $100 for that can of spam for all I care. Thats how capitalism works, and if you dont like it, dont do business with them.



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    I never said they didn't have the right to offer the discount. I said it pisses me off. I find it fundamentally wrong.

    And while I thank god I was born able to work, spare me the "some of us are more blessed than others" horse shit. The vast majority of those on food stamps and other government programs are just as blessed as I am with the ability to work. The fact that I get off my ass and work hard, take risks, and manage my money isn't a blessing, it's personal responsibility. Don't kid yourself into thinking Amazon or the federal government has these programs in place to help the less fortunate either. They are in place because they seek a return benefit from this ever growing population of leaches.

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    problem: its a benefit that is directed to a certain sector of society...

    for example... try replacing "government assistance recipients" with "white americans" and see what public response would be.


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    The fact that this is even a discussion is a joke. Amazon doesn't give a shit about those less fortunate. They see an oppurtunity to make massive amounts of more money off individuals on assistance. It's a joke at best to loop this into a humanitarian effort. It's politics and money and that is all this is about. Honestly good for Amazon for reckonizing a way to make huge margins while also supporting the political agenda of the party their c-suite supports. It's no secret where their agenda sits in DC.

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    Just a question...doesn't this start to raise the discrimination question though?

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    Or a bakery owner saying they don't want to make cakes for a gay wedding because of their religious beliefs. I guess it's easier to support the business owner when it's something you agree with.

    Bottom line you don't have to support the business. You don't have to pay the higher rate unless you choose to.
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    #blessed

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    So MC, when you say that you find it "fundamentally wrong", what is it that you find particularly dishonorable? Amazon trying to make more money? Those not on govt assistance having to pay the same price they always have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tman View Post
    So MC, when you say that you find it "fundamentally wrong", what is it that you find particularly dishonorable? Amazon trying to make more money? Those not on govt assistance having to pay the same price they always have?

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