Is WIC A Welfare Program?

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[@TheCookieFranco]

I have been a WIC Nutritionist for 7 years. We educate many families about breastfeeding and nutrition education.

[@angelncarroll1241]

Mind if I ask you a question about WIC? I quit my job after applying for wic because it was stressing me out and a somewhat harmful environment for me while pregnant. My boyfriend now makes the income in our house, do I tell them that I now rely on my boyfriend and use his income for wic?

[@angelncarroll1241]

Sorry if it’s annoying I asked, but I don’t really know who I can ask about it I just figured I’d ask you since you mentioned working with wic.

[@TheCookieFranco]

@@angelncarroll1241 Hi, I’d be happy to help. WIC needs to know the income for the household. If your boyfriend lives with you, you have to tell your WIC off how much he makes unless you are already receiving food stamps or Medicaid. If you’re on food stamps or Medicaid already, you automatically qualify for WIC and do not have to report the household’s income.

[@angelncarroll1241]

@@TheCookieFranco thank you. I do receive soonercare which I guess is the states Medicaid I just really needed to know cause I don’t want to get in trouble for not reporting a change in income.

[@shrtlildramaqeen]

You're paying into these programs as a tax payer. There is no shame in using a program that you pay into when you need the extra help.

[@unklecorky2181]

And As a fellow tax payer I'm against this program. Where is my say?

[@efrainmendez2623]

Unkle Corky You can disagree and complain all you want but the program will still be there for those in need.

[@MORNINGWOODMILLS]

I pay into these programs out of my check, so much of my tax money is misused and wasted. I'm in this program to actually get some benefit back from money coming out of my check. To anyone who thinks this is shameful or a waste, take a closer look at your local, state, and federal government and see who is more shameful or wasteful.

[@CarolCityCane305]

Isnt that socialism??...that Republicans hate soo much? Lol

[@hmrobert7016]

Unkle Corky Every two years when you probably don’t vote. But you’re in the minority. Democracy, man.

[@bestly802]

If he qualifies without lying, then go for it. Put the cash you were going to spend on your baby's food in a college fund.

[@MarkZimmerman]

Viet PopLove Nope, it should be in an emergency fund or car fund. College funds can wait.

[@trishaspencer9956]

Probably a emergency fund would be a good choice

[@pattynellis7347]

Most likely dosen't have the extra cash anyway

[@truthseeker6338]

This dude is about to find out how expensive baby formula is

[@jcrowley1985]

The mother should breastfeed, it's not only cheaper but healthier for the baby.

[@jimknapp621]

juan cavazos Pffff for sure!! I have vivid memories of buying the stuff!!

[@MarkZimmerman]

juan cavazos I used to work at a grocery store where they lock up baby formulas & store it next to the customer service area cause people keep stealing them! So yes, very expensive!!

[@erinivins3316]

juan cavazos unless his wife decides to breastfeed. But yeah formula is super expensive!!

[@heatherjohnson5612]

Breastfeeding is AWESOME if the mother can do it. Some people just can't.

[@devonnorton6673]

The ethical decision is whether the baby is provided for adequately or not.

[@MC-zv8jp]

Probably should have thought about that before having a baby rather than after. Just saying

[@jillianmcallister1012]

@@MC-zv8jp Its a little too late for that.The child is already in existence and the kid needs nutrition. I'm all for educating people on preventing pregnancy but that's not really helpful when she's 9 months pregnant.

[@N7-WAR-HOUND]

@@jillianmcallister1012 I agree with both of your view points on that but personally I see a lot of people say “oh we are not ready we made a mistake we need an abortion.” So we should be careful saying shoulda or coulda.

[@wolftreetree]

WIC is a good program, better to take a little help than end up with your children having health problems because you scrimped on healthy food.

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

WIC helps with basic food essentials and formula. It's not like you can eat only WIC food to survive, you don't get that much, especially with a newborn. It's just formula or food for mom if you're nursing. We are using it while we pay off our debt but hopefully it isn't forever! My husband is our only income and he makes $20/hr or more, and we still qualify. Food stamp guidelines and WIC guidelines are vastly different. We haven't qualified for food stamps in 5/6 years

[@NoRegrets001]

I said no to child care assistance when it was offered to me, not because of pride, but because we didn't need it. This particular welfare is limited and there is a waiting list that you can be on for years before you recieve it. I was able to get around the wait list according to a social worker. I knew I made enough to pay for daycare and I had someone who could watch my child for me, so it wasn't needed. I told the social worker that there is someone else who need it more and it would be wrong for me to get it over them. She actually tried to talk me out of it. This was 3 years ago, and I still haven't recieved any welfare and still living a comfortable life without. If people live within their means they can make it. Pride get in the way when you think that low income apartment or that old ride is beneath you, so you over spend on something to impress those who don'y help pay your bills.

[@shnuggumz]

Excellent decision!

[@kurichai]

I, for one, am very grateful for WiC. Between job losses and an unexpected (but still welcomed) second child, this program has done for us what it was originally designed for. Do people abuse it? Sure. But I'm not ashamed for making use of a resource that is available to folks like myself. For those hating on the whole waste of taxpayer money, maybe start doing what the government is doing and take care of your neighbors. We all live in communities where there needs. Some needs we can meet and some needs we need met.

[@unklecorky2181]

stop breeding children when you're poor you end up hitting up tax payers twice you gross breeder. 1 for wic 2 for school taxes

[@lucaslarson430]

Unkle Corky maybe you’re the one who needs to stop breeding if that’s the way you talk to people

[@deathmatch692]

@@lucaslarson430 Let them. People are just heartless selfish creatures. I’m a tax payer and still find this to be a good cause for people down on their luck. Something call tax return so either way u gonna get ur money back. I hate replying to old comments lol

[@justoguillermomontoya3821]

Churches have pantries, and families are supposed to be that sort of safety net. ANY welfare program is Goverment using force to steal from some people who chose to reproduce responsibly to give to those who did not. Is that the kind of society you want to incentivize? You should be ashamed.

[@ewayjeng1]

I remember when we had to use wic early in our life we dealt with discrimination and people belittling you be in people in line or cashiers but no shame in getting help we all need it amd again it’s just temporary

[@beckymigdal4435]

Dave handled that call well

[@doniekells6029]

I am expecting my first baby and I only make enough money to live from paycheck to paycheck. I applied for WIC today and have absolutely no shame because I am doing all that I can to take care of my baby. I intend to search for a better paying job while I’m on maternity leave. In the meantime, I’ll be eating healthy and wholesome foods and providing my little one with the same nutrition instead of struggling. There should be no guilt in accepting help when you truly need it.

[@rolltide_rhiannon]

How about not having children you can't afford?

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@rolltide_rhiannon how bout keeping your opinion out of their reproductive organs

[@lizzmg6213]

@@rolltide_rhiannon you people are the same ones that tell people not to have an abortion omg

[@noidbusta1]

@@rolltide_rhiannon agree, these people get knocked up and expect us to pay for it

[@mr.hustleakamike2734]

@@rolltide_rhiannon took words outta my mouth 😂

[@meanpicker]

If you qualify, absolutely take the help! It's one way the government gives you a bigger shovel to help you dig your way out. Starting a home based business and taking all the deductions you can is another smart way you can make your shovel even bigger. Get over the morality of accepting help (stop worrying about what others think) and start doing everything you can to help your family get ahead!!

[@Gideom007]

meanpicker

[@righand]

You are the problem. It's not meant to get you ahead it's meant to help you survive until you can make it yourself. Don't have kids if you can't afford them.

[@dynamicwellness33]

It’s also how the government gets you hooked on big government and then you become afraid to earn more income because all of your benefits go bye bye.

[@09rfields]

Sign up for it If you have to use formula, there may be a case where the child needs a special formula that stuff is expensive.

[@PhinAI]

One can work an entire life paying taxes and gleen little in return. There is no reason to feel guilty for taking advantage of programs designed to help instead of handicap. It doesn't make one less of a man to receive funds to help ensure a quality start in life for one's child. (Ceasing work and contribution to society altogether, expecting everyone else to pick up the tab is called "living on the dole," and isn't responsible.) Accepting help when needed, and giving back, as called upon, is being blessed in both directions.

[@nicolcacola]

If you meet the income limit, go for it. It's what we all pay taxes into, including the caller, for situations where it's needed. No shame in it whatsoever.

[@motordar]

Nikki H - Are you kidding? Absolutely embarrassing. I remember my dad being laid off from GM in the 70's. We loaded our mower in the trunk and mowed lawns for money. We also had a huge garden that produced more food than we could eat.

[@MarkZimmerman]

Nikki H A lot of people take advantage of it & be dependent on it all the time. That's why some people are ashamed of getting it. They don't want to get judge.

[@rushiasingsfasola]

I wish Dave Ramsey had told him more about the program itself. It's literally giving low income parents eggs and milk so they can have it in the house while they have children *under the age of five*...as in, these kids are still growing and developing rapidly and it's not a good time in their lives to fast. I believe the gov't should support parents in being good parents, aka. "grow strong bones!"

[@zacharyfair6738]

fact: anyone, regardless of income, can go to a WIC and participate in free educational classes. Can't go wrong with that. Breastfeeding, cooking, etc. all positives to learn about.

[@JaneDoe-ns5mx]

I am a breastfeeding mother. WIC really assisted me with support on breastfeeding. I recieved calls asking me how it was going and it gave me someone to call with any questions. It was a subtle supplement which my family really appreciated. They also give a free check up for your child every six monthes. One of the things they monitor is iron, which they saw my little had a lower count. I made sure she had more iron rich foods and the next check up, she was up to normal levels.

[@aolvaar8792]

My Kids get WIC, The children are foster(wards of the state), has nothing to do with income. I have a legal obligation to find ALL resources.

[@coreyczech]

If getting food for our children to nurture their early years is a welfare program, then the free education they get the rest of their years should also be considered a welfare program.

[@kathalinehansen7078]

WIC is to help pregnant women, mothers, and children so they can have good nutrition. The main benefit is food stamps, EBT. If "buckling down" means limiting healthy nutritious food for his pregnant wife, then I would recommend WIC. However, if they have bad habits, especially smoking, these need to be stopped. First of all, the mother and child will be healthier. Second, the money they were spending on tobacco can now be directed towards groceries. Often parents ignore this and say , "We don't have enough money for good food." When they do, but they are spending it on unhealthy habits.

[@geofferypmeyers]

I hope he took it! WIC is one of the best programs, and you paid into it, why not? It’s what the program was designed for

[@granitemoss1451]

I actually think all food assistance programs should run more like WIC, where it's not a carte blanche to get whatever you want, but limited to healthy (er) options. If you need WIC, use WIC, if you're ok without it even if you qualify, leave it for someone else.

[@zeake13]

Absolutely sign up for it. If you meat the income guidelines. MY tax dollars pay it and I want you to use it. Another reason why I love DAVE RAMSEY. He is a GREAT man. Love him.

[@villainouschrisk2709]

most people who access programs like this, make use of them for less than a year. life throws some nasty curve balls.

[@kevinoverholtzer3126]

if you qualify for wic money stamps or welfare go ahead and take it but don't stay at your same level of income so you can qualify on purpose

[@williamsmith8354]

Everyday you work, the government takes from you to fund this program. Your need is what this program was designed for, and you will pay for it the rest of your life, whether you use it or not. Use it, and know that good Americans want you to have it. People like you who were brought up right and don't want to freeload are the salt of the earth, and I take my hat off to you with sincere appreciation. But understand. You are NOT freeloading. This is what WIC is designed for, you work so you pay into the fund, and you deserve to use it without shame or reservation if you qualify. Think of unemployment fees, that you and/or your employer pay into with every paycheck you earn. It is a government program that acts as insurance, and you are forced to participate. If your company goes under and you are out of work for a few weeks, you collect the unemployment check just like you would collect an insurance check if someone hit your car. There should be no shame because you funded the program, you are not trying to scam society, and you aren't making it a way of life. If everyone had your ethic and attitude toward this, America would be a greater country. Use the benefit and feel good about it. :) Finally, Uncle Dave talks a lot about beans and rice, rice and beans, and he is right in most cases. Here, I think it does not completely apply. This is a program to feed your baby nutritious food. WIC helps fend off disease and gives babies a better chance of developing strong minds and bodies. If they miss out as babies, they could suffer the rest of their lives. Tighten your belts all you want, but do not tighten your baby's belt. You have a good heart and the right attitude (one of pulling your own weight), but WIC is about the baby, not you. I wouldn't tell a freeloader not to use WIC benefits, much less you, because babies shouldn't suffer, no matter if their parents are contributing members of society or not. :)

[@mr.hustleakamike2734]

So basically every week I’m being forced to pay for other peoples bad decisions aka bad financial decisions got it

[@roystongibbs7189]

WIC was started by the Black Panther party in the 60s and 70s.

[@aeromedical6750]

This caller is the kind of person WIC was intended for. It’s supposed to be a TEMPORARY program to insure children get basic nutritional needs in this county. Not only has it become a DEPENDENCY but an entitlement to these people who keep cranking out kids they can’t afford to take care of. Welfare has become their income revenue stream. We, who actually act responsibly, are supposed to somehow apologize for our success and line up to give more of our paycheck to people who have no intention of ever working.

[@ExPwner]

The use of these programs isn't the problem. It's taxation that's theft.

[@pvtimberfaller]

Its a way of life for most people that accept it.

[@meganmawhinney3966]

Ross Arnold Yup, people keep popping out babies because they know they can get this assistance every single time. If there was no assistance available I think people would think twice before creating additional financial burdens

[@eca2641]

If you need food to feed your child, take the food to feed your child. WIC is something you've paid toward anyway. Get your baby some food.

[@paolalaverde4112]

This program is for low income pregnant women and their babies, until the age of five. The program provides food because it is less expensive to provide a pregnant women healthy food than to pay for the medical treatment of their underweight sick babies. It is one of the best programs the federal government has to help people who don't make a lot of money. I gladly pay my taxes knowing that at least some of it will go to help my fellow American moms who facing economic woes.

[@Edbeatty91]

If you qualify for WIC or welfare programs then you should use them for the good of your family. I think it's wrong to not let your children benefit because of foolish prideful ideas.

[@unklecorky2181]

Wic makes me sic. I'd rather burn the tax dollars that go towards programs like these.

[@lucaslarson430]

Unkle Corky do you would rather burn tax dollars than allow it to be used to help people?

[@Geevs80]

I think they can benefit more from your example

[@fpl_bailey]

Ask yourself this question Drew- Can I feed, clothe, and shelter the baby? If you can then you have a choice of taking it or not but if the answer is no then the best option would be to take it.

[@kayciable]

The Pell Grant is welfare, but I don’t know anyone who would decline it to pay for tuition.

[@thefreshprincessofeverywai4302]

I hate Pell/ fasfa and truth it is like welfare!!!! I thought of it like that too because they treat me the same way. I never heard of any1 see it like that besides me. Ur smart. How did u know?

[@MarE032991]

Lol right. When you are looking at paying 400+ for books, most used and some with a added computer program access code, you dont think twice.

[@jillianmcallister1012]

WIC is there to help children get the nutrition they need. I would rather they use the WIC to raise their children into healthy, contributing members of society then not give children the nutrition they need and pay for disability for the Childs lifetime.

[@tracy8359]

I feel like Dave missed the mark on one thing. The guy asked if they should buckle down and take care of things OR take WIC. They should do both. Budget, be smart with money and get WIC. Not one or the other.

[@ski999]

Beautiful answer, Mr. Ramsey.

[@hurt1704]

I just have to eye roll at people who have kids that cannot financially afford them. Why would you not protect yourself from this happening with so many resources available today? I understand accidents happen, but it's way too common of an accident.

[@robertspencer5219]

Its not the same thing compared to a older couple that offers to give money. One is voluntary and the other is done by a government that will jail people that don't or can't pay taxes, under threat of force. I respect the caller for not wanting to take money he feels he doesn't really need. He's a good man!

[@denvercatwoman6561]

Sign up for WIC but keep your mouth shut about it unless you enjoy silly people judging you. It's none of their business. Unlike food stamps, WIC doesn't allow junk food or lobster, but very wholesome, affordable beans, fruit, veggies, whole grains, etc. Not sure how they managed to require healthy food for women, infants and children and unable to do it for the general population on food stamps.

[@SilentEire]

Dave’s take on welfare is very admirable

[@lorderik237]

If you can't afford to have children, why are you having children?

[@ludwigvonsowell5347]

If you are budgeting in charity/welfare into your monthly budget, there is a problem.

[@AH-bm4ts]

You can also think of it as a tax refund 🙏

[@warwagon]

WOW... that guy genuinely asked Dave how we as doing as if he didn't already know the answer :D

[@kabascoolr]

People seem to have no issues with tax-evading multi-billion dollar companies getting billions of dollars in "corporate welfare", which if I might add comes out of the same taxes you pay. Whereas they are happy to b*tch about poor people getting basic living needs taken care off.

[@user-mt5we9xc7f]

I didn't even know i qualified for wic for my child got a referal for my son's benefits. I work and pay taxes towards this program, and it helps my child. So anything that makes my childs life better, I feel no shame for.

[@rhoadestraveled]

Formula is expensive if you go that route. I don't think you could become dependent on it.

[@dallastaylor5479]

Get stable first, then have children. If you can't afford it don't do it.

[@yasminvillanueva3141]

That's true even if he ends up using WIC

[@hollyb6885]

If you really need the help, take the wic.

[@ChristoherWGray]

When your family and friends tell you to sign up for welfare programs . You may want to evaluate your life and your income

[@betsyoman7173]

we used WIC. my only caution is that Mom and Dad will probably gain weight while they're on WIC! I suggest that you take the help and make an extra effort to get out of debt or save some extra money or something. also, you can freeze cheese to be used later in lasagna and such. it gets crumbly but it's usable. So if you have freezer space, don't feel that you have to use all the cheese right away when you get it. Develop a backlog, rotate your stock so that when you no longer qualify for WIC, you have some cheese on hand.

[@kyatri9496]

It’s not based off income . You just have to be a pregnant woman, with or without kids .

[@DominicaL1134]

Take the Money man! For your family

[@MissEricaBarnes]

I wish Dave would have said he absolutely should take it to help out temporarily.

[@simon1italy]

That was a perfect answer

[@Andrew-rs7tp]

im surprised with daves answer, i thought he was gonna say something diferent. cool

[@wandersonfcastro]

As long as you don't lie about your income to get the benefits. It's like taking advantage of a tax cut you actually qualify for

[@heavenlovestitanic]

Take it. You're entitled as an American. Then you can put a little more in savings

[@MonsterMetalManiac]

As long as you qualify under your states guidelines you are “entitled” to the help the federal government set up for you. That’s what it was put into place for. Period. There is nothing shameful or unethical about it. You pay taxes don’t you ?? Your child deserves it...

[@JOHNBRANSKI100]

as a man , take care of your own family.

[@groofromtheup5719]

WIC is a great way to build up a food reserve to preserve your family when something happens. You can also take the savings you are receiving now and realize you will be paying for it later in the form of higher taxes for all the other people taking WIC. You are going to paying for them whether or not you use it now.

[@southbound1969]

Sounds like they will be putting the kid in the "free lunch" program in a few years as well.

[@cracked_out_baby]

southbound1969 not a bad thing at all to use a program that was designed to do what it was supposed to do.

[@ieattofu68]

I used WIC and when my son got older I paid for his lunches ...still nothing compared to corporate welfare with that too big to fail ideology...I've still paid way more taxes than I'll probably ever get in return from any government assistance...

[@unklecorky2181]

@@cracked_out_baby That makes so sense at all lol

[@rod8849]

I am pregnant and just started a business it is a small business that still dont make a lot but in 2-3 years i will not be able to qualify.

[@FaithfulNation]

This is one of the topics that Dave is wrong about. Absolutely is a moral decision. The money for government programs is taken from taxes, involuntarily. It is much different than someone giving you money in an act of Charity or even different than food banks which is food that is given voluntarily.

[@avaughnimous]

A couple freely giving money in a church as a charitable action is not nearly the same as a government-run program funded by taxpayer dollars. One is actual charity, the other is using a program funded by involuntary taxation. not the same at all.

[@robertlunderwood]

Absolutely not. Buckle down and do it yourself. You won't have the government on your back and you'll feel better and stronger going forward by doing it yourself. Going on one government program is like a gateway drug.

[@steveeab2364]

I made 36,000 when my wife quit working to stay at home with our 1st baby. We decided we would be the ones to put food in our child's mouth before any other niceties for ourselves. We were able to do just that. Four children later and over double that salary, I look back on that time as a win as a father and provider for my family.

[@DMaster81]

i think if people knew how easy it is to get WIC they'd get even more upset. My wife was told by the social worker at the hospital when we had our 2nd that she could get on WIC and i was like how, we make 55,000? Apparently they dont go back very far on your income check so if its a 2 income household and the woman takes off a week or 2 before delivery the income will look alot lower than what it really is which qualifies.

[@enigmagrl23]

185% poverty level is the cutoff. It is one program that is intended for the lower middle class. It is very specific as to what is allowed for purchase. It is almost pointless unless you formula feed.

[@ladybugjenkins3229]

What good is an income that you had before the baby if you have the baby and no longer get that amount of money? That's one of the few things that makes sense about the program

[@cristelahopkins447]

If you work for and spend post-taxed money, by all means don't stress over WIC. You've already paid into it. You'll never spend more than you are going to contribute in a lifetime, meaning the government will still win. I may not pay taxes voluntarily, but maybe I would if I knew that more of it was going to be used for low-income families trying to move ahead in this brutal world than for political pet projects, earmarks, and kickbacks.

[@StupidBadyXD]

he can get welfare with that much income?

[@blackmesa232323]

Wow, Wic choice did he make?

[@fpl_bailey]

blackmesa232323 ba dum tss !!

[@rexbanerjee666]

Dose wic finally bring the father on child support ?is it true ? Anybody please any suggestion ???

[@107glen]

My wife works for wic.....I think he should get wic..

[@naturalQueeP]

Reginald shears WIC is a nutrition program that should not be used solely for free formula and food. I worked with the program for 2 years and it is great.

[@checkfoldcallraise]

I would've asked what he's doing to increase his income. If he falls on a certain income bracket then the state should fund some kind of vocational course or take classes to get licensed in some trade while the gov. picks up the tab. So if you accept wic to help with food then you will not have to work as much overtime so you can take these classes. That's what I did. I was earning 20k, I got on food stamps, the state funded my cdl school courses that lasted about 6 months. I got my cdl class A. Then within two weeks I started a job earning 60k in my first year. No more food stamps, no more living check to check. Since then I've upgraded my license to work with hazmat and now I'm in a good union making 70k with full benefits and pension. You can do it if you refuse to tell yourself you're stuck. Breaking out of my comfort zone was the hardest but most important task in order to do this. What ever it takes.

[@missyouhoo]

I don't qualify for regular welfare but I do qualify for WIC (it's a higher income threshold since we have income) take the help dude. It's literally a $100-$200 gift per month.

[@IshockO]

My mom works at wic

[@IshockO]

Alchemy & Empire why it's a job

[@Punkydoodle007]

Drew...please don't tap into WIC if you can possibly avoid it. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Government assistance should only be used for those who absolutely can't make it on their own incomes and only on a temporary basis. Too many people get on welfare when they don't have to and then rely on it much longer than they should. It is good to hear you have plans to better your income. Good for you. Keep plugging away...you can do it.

[@Armouredb]

Punkydoodle wic is temporary though

[@wmurray003]

Ramsey, I'm not saying it's wrong, but it is different from getting charity from Church... many tax payers may not want certain people to have it.

[@annac.8265]

Our taxes go to fund these programs. I work and I pay my fair share of taxes, and if I need help and I qualify for the program, why feel guilty to take help from a program that my taxes go to help fund?

[@lillianbrooks5129]

At least take it for the formula stage.

[@lorl6187]

It was very hard .... because I couldn't get WIC....... being a single mom...whew!! Glad those days are over!

[@kirstentubes]

Is WIC different than EBT?

[@missmarymac4432]

WiC is for nutrition for baby and pregnant women only.

[@jarrettpierce5626]

I was on it for 6mo then got off it, no problems

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

If you're entitled to Welfare, jump on it - you've paid taxes and now get something back. Single moms with lots of kids are getting welfare.

[@larryeaton4263]

If it's through the government it's not voluntary. Taxpayers are forced to find this. So yes, it's immoral to accept this. Charity, such as church donations are fine. People are volunteering to help. Whole different thing

[@MissJ000]

Smh 32k ?! Yea you def need wic and maybe go to a food pantry

[@broa9305]

I think the church should help also since all members giving there tithes. and offering every sunday hope they will start some charity works for those who need it specially to all the members, we like to give but we never recieve, prayers is not enough

[@hungliketictacs]

I agree with your conclusion, but do not agree with the method of which you got there Dave, there is a major difference between charity within a church and welfare programs ran through government. Charity is voluntary, taxes are not.

[@carmellabrown3335]

Hungliketictacs What should be done with our taxes? What should they go toward?

[@hungliketictacs]

Abolish them. All things should be funded voluntarily, not through taxation.

[@lucaslarson430]

Be serious, how on earth would our country operate without taxes???? Because I know I’m not voluntarily giving the government any money

[@lillyvgutierrez9685]

I use to be embarrassed ect. But if u r not trying and but on drugs and don't care totally different then people helping who have jobs yes u have to stand in line ect

[@timsmith7222]

WIC is not charity Dave. Charity is given by the free will of an individual, WIC is taken from individuals by force from the government. ..big difference between the two.

[@unklecorky2181]

Amen to that Tim. I had the same thought when I was watching the video just now. You're the first comment I read that addressed it. Amazing lol

[@ladybugjenkins3229]

It's no different for the young man with a family. Help is help.

[@erikaerika7788]

why are Republican states so poor ? just moved here and people have no teeth :( 😕😕

[@kidcitylynnwood6324]

Erika Erika have you been to Detroit?

[@unklecorky2181]

Because Wic doesn't cover dental

[@Richardcuz420]

Dave's confusing charity with welfare again

[@pandaswag456]

Get all the help you can get

[@ludwigvonsowell5347]

Is it wrong and immoral yes. are people gonna say no to free stuff... HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@mathgasm8484]

if its paid by the state then yes.

[@suzandione9062]

If you qualify then why not take it? It's for your kid.