USDA SNAP waivers contradict congressional intent They contradict the Constitution as well. Nowhere does it say "you have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - UNLESS YOU'RE ON FOOD STAMPS." The law must apply equally to all. They cannot take a class of people on assistance and say "You don't have the same freedoms everyone else has." The Constitution applies to all equally under the law - not just some. The intent of the SNAP program was to provide freedom - not control of our diets. It was never meant to serve as a dietary control. It was meant to expand access to food, never restrict choices. They don't do this with industries they provide assistance/grants to. Can you imagine a company not having cocktail parties to draw customers? Eh? Btw, Congress has already rejected dietary restrictions, and done so numerous times. Why is it that conservatives understand they shouldn't punish law abiding citizens for what criminals do ...