'He who controls the purse strings makes the rules.'

That's been an idiom for ages, because it's true. At the end of the day, the person who has the money gets to decide what happens with that money.

In several states around the country, officials have limited what can be bought with EBT/SNAP benefits, often prohibiting junk food like soda, chips, and ice cream.

Now, one mom took to social media to whine about how her daughter 'deserves' a popsicle.

WATCH:

This writer did a quick Google search, and a box of Popsicles goes anywhere from $3.75 to $4.87, depending on the brand. 

You can't find the wiggle room in your budget for that?

Oh well.

No one is entitled to a Popsicle, and countless families with limited grocery budgets (not covered by the taxpayer) must choose between sweet treats and other staples every day.

It's not.

That would be so unfair, though!

YUP.

Especially not when our tax dollars are also paying their health care.

Because Democrats have told her it was our problem.

This writer used EBT briefly when she was in nursing school. It was a temporary bridge, not a substitute for getting a job.

Meat, vegetables, fruit, and dairy.

That's it.

THIS.

Because reasons.

They're spoiled and entitled. That's all you need to understand.