Food Stamps

I have just recently read an article in the New York Times on the increasing use of food stamps in the United States. The article really goes into detail on multiple sides of the issue. They explain how stamps have progressed through the years and have now become easier to get. All people seem to use food stamps however, in the majority it seems minorities, especially African American and single mothers seem to rely on them the most. Since the recession the use of food stamps have greatly increased and the need has gotten even greater. The positive thing for people that needs stamps is the government has yet to want to stop growing the program the only problem with that is that it causes more debt. For example during the Bush administration they change the requirements and changed the name hoping for more people to take the help. The article also seems to state that the stigma around food stamps has also diminished. Meaning fewer people are being ridiculed for being on a government program.

I believe that the stigma of being on food stamps is still prevalent. The reason for this is that some people abuse the system and don't put in an effort to make money to offset food stamps. If only the people that truly needed the system used it I think the stigma would be non exsistant. I believe in the need for the system but I think it needs stronger regulations to be effective.

Should food stamps be more regulated?

Who should be in control of food stamps?

Is their a better program than food stamps that could be developed?