The problem is that SO MANY people abuse and exploit the welfare system. I can't tell you how many times I see well-dressed (usually non-English-speaking) people buying luxury groceries, and using food stamps (in CA it's a gov't debit card now) , then going out and getting in a late-model Mercedes; usually parked illegally in a handicapped space. Shameful.
If the cheating were to be stopped, the food stamp budget could be cut 90% and people who really need the help, would still get plenty.
Charles