The card is common, and it's almost always referred to as the "Oregon Trail Card" - you'll see this on signs in stores.Mary R wrote:Not really. The state website lists all the info on them as "The Food Stamp Program" and also alludes to an "Electronic Benefit Transfer System." By the latter, they mean the modern day food stamp, which is not a stamp at all but a credit card of sorts. Oregon's food stamp cards happen to be emblazoned with a covered wagon and the words "Oregon Trail," so I guess they got the nickname of Oregon Trail Bucks by those who use the benefit.
ROFLToday is a high point for me. I just applied for a job cleaning houses. Housecleaning and food stamps. I am thisclose to eatin' me some Kool-Aid pickles and tellin' Bobby Ray and Bobbie Sue to git their asses in the trailer fer a whuppin'.
I actually think this thread aptly demonstrates the difference between Britt and someone with the opinion he expressed. The way that he put it left little room for discussion. It seemed pretty clear that any engagement would quickly lead to argument.
For my two cents, I actually thought the same as what Brandon mentioned. On the other hand, with Fair Trade wages the kids shouldn't need to work. I realize that this view could be a little naive of the reality of their situations, but it is at least a start. The thing about life is that we tend to get comfortable with the way things are regardless and sometimes it does take a little forced struggle to make a positive impact - in this case it should be by the companies rather than the individuals that are already suffering.
When it comes down to it I don't mind kids working on family farms where they are part of the family and (hopefully) still getting some education and getting to be kids, but sweatshop type environments are another thing. You occassionally see stories from farmers of the former type that have grown up to carry on the family's tea secrets with great pride. Granted, these farms that focus on high quality and family reputation are also, from what I understand, likely to pay and treat their workers quite well.
Britt really does know how to raise hackles.
If he keeps arguing, I'll probably let it drop. Some people simply don't get that you can actually grow and learn by following a discipline; all they feel is the weight of imaginary shackles.
I am sooo watching that topic. Somehow, I am thinking he knows he is close to the edge and might not go over. Yet, yet ... yet he sooo wants to enlighten us. 
