The Strange Justifications Behind the Unprecedented Food Stamp Expansion—Which Will Raise the Cap to $836 Per Month

One of the government's justifications is the fact that men are, on average, 8.5 pounds heavier today than they were ten years ago.

But it's also true that American obesity has risen from 30 percent to 42 percent in the same time span. An increase in weight doesn't mean a person needs to eat more.