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A significant part of the conversation is dedicated to examining the role of social welfare programs, particularly food stamps (EBT) and housing assistance (Section 8), in shaping societal attitudes.
Several speakers share personal histories of reliance on these programs, emphasizing that they were intended as temporary aids—"a crutch," as one puts it—to help individuals regain independence. However, they argue that the system, as it exists today, has been exploited, creating a culture of dependence.