[Hodar]

also, so here’s a scenario for you. if you want it based solely on income, then the unemployed guy who won a couple million dollars in the lottery should be allowed to keep his food stamps, since lotto winnings are not considered income, correct?

Not necessarily, depending upon how he collects, it will be far from zero. If he gets a lump sum, then this year his income is $'x' Million, if he chose over time, then it's a yearly income. Then, there are income from interest or investements that he will receive. Now, if he's a tard and blows it all in one year; he will be on the dole from the next year forward. You just can't fix "stupid".

[absolootezer0]

well, state of michigan had no problem letting this guy keep his food stamps...

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/05/18/lottery-winner-on-food-stamps/

“State Department of Human Services spokeswoman Gisgie Gendreau said under federal guidelines, if a person receives a lump-sum payment, the winnings are not counted as income.”

i was intending to question whether you thought it was right.