I get EBT.

I got horrendous PTSD while living in the Arabian Gulf in the three years leading up to 9/11. For most of you, the horror began on that date. For me, it began in 1998 when I was stationed in Bahrain.

I have been disabled for 5 years now, but I have worked 4.25 out of those 5 years, full time...including in a factory doing very hard physical labor, approaching the age of 50.

Because of my time in the factory, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome. I had surgery on both hands within the course of 2 months.

I am not a slacker, and have a hard time even asking for help.

It has taken me months of hard work to get my hands to work again. I declined physical therapy, because I know I can do it myself, at no cost to taxpayers.

I am grateful for you ALL for paying into a system in which I can rehabilitate.

Not every disabled person getting EBT is a loser.

When you lump us all into that 'box,' it is incredibly hurtful.

I spent almost 18 years overseas supporting service men and women, and I am proud and grateful that I did.

I took small children into my own home who had dually-deployed parents...and accepted NO money for doing so.

The hate I am seeing here breaks my heart.