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Date Posted: 08:38:58 08/20/07 Mon
Author: Lynn
Author Host/IP: ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net / 72.193.232.42
Subject: Re: The Coke Fix
In reply to: Joan 's message, "The Coke Fix" on 13:17:00 08/19/07 Sun

The food vouchers should be specific and not include junk food or soda's. You should be able to but meat, vegetables, fruits, rice, beans, macaroni products, breads, peanut butter, cheeses, etc

Junk food should be bought like non edibles with the consumer's own money.

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[> [> I thought -- Catie, 09:06:21 08/20/07 Mon [1] (h69.42.91.75.ip.alltel.net/75.91.42.69)

they do have limitations on what those vouchers can buy-?? I watched a very young couple with a new baby use the W.I.C. (women, infant, and children) vouchers. I don't know how they regulate them, but I watched the couple and the supermarket clerk separate grocery items. One group was paid with vouchers, the other with cash. In come cases I think the programs work. I would hate to think some children would have to go without because some irresponsible idiots spend carelessly. There are some deserving souls. But of course, for every geniune you have 2 that are a farse. Sad.

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[> [> [> Catie... -- Lynn, 11:28:33 08/20/07 Mon [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

The WIC program is great because they give you vouchers for what you can buy with it, and it states exactly what you can get with it. You cant buy junk food items or soda with it. Too bad food stamps weren't done the same way. Wanna see how many people would be crazy because of that change?

Our church welfare system works the same way. They have a bishop's storehouse where the food is kept, and it's the basic's of everything you need. No junk food is provided nor is soda. Household items are included which food stamps aren't. You can get laundry detergent, bleach, aluminum foil, wax paper, toilet bowl cleaner, dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underarm deodorant, razors, shaving cream, and basically essentials for the home.

I'm with you on that Catie, the doctrine is sometimes hard to swallow but their values are something else. I have never seen a group of people who do for others as much as this church has. I mean, you just say the word and they are there. Amazing, simply amazing. Best part is, you dont have belong to their church for them to do anything for you. The love and support you get is a blessing.

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[> [> Lynn -- catie, 09:14:18 08/20/07 Mon [1] (h69.42.91.75.ip.alltel.net/75.91.42.69)

All churches are SUPPOSE to be doing that very thing. It's hard not to feel good about a church that believes in charity. :) The bible speaks plenty about taking care of widows and orphans especially. Although I do not agree with the doctrine of the Latter Day Saints, they certainly are strong in their pursuit in keeping families close and helping each other. :)

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[> [> [> Wasn't it the LDS church that used to have those really -- Joan, 12:59:00 08/20/07 Mon [1] (ip68-0-253-131.ri.ri.cox.net/68.0.253.131)

great family commercials. The commercial was on just to demonstrated how to handle stress in family situations. They were really, really good commercials.

I haven't seen one in a long time.

Joan

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[> [> [> [> LDS Commerials... -- Lynn, 21:03:53 08/20/07 Mon [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

I go to children's baptisms at times, and in between the baptisms, because each family goes in one at a time to the baptismal font, we sit and watch all them old time commericals. They are so cute.

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