Between EBT and Mockery: Father Celebrates Alleged Theft at Target

A viral video on social media has sparked outrage across the United States. In the footage, a man mockingly records several children rushing out of a Target store, carrying bags and merchandise while one of the little girls yells desperately, “Open the door! Open the door!”

According to the father’s own comments—who appears to be complicit in the act—the children allegedly took the items without paying. “When you’ve got the whole team helping, no EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer),” the man says, laughing as he films his kids fleeing the store.

The video has ignited a wave of criticism online, with many users pointing out that this kind of behavior reflects a troubling decline in family values and respect for private property. For some, the scene symbolizes the moral collapse affecting large parts of American society, where theft is trivialized and turned into a joke.

Meanwhile, others argue that situations like this are the direct result of a progressive narrative that downplays personal responsibility and normalizes a lack of discipline. “This isn’t an economic problem—it’s a cultural one,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).

The incident also comes at a crucial moment: President Donald Trump’s administration has announced major cuts to the SNAP program (food assistance through EBT) and introduced new work requirements for eligibility. These policies aim to reduce state dependency but have also fueled debate over whether cutting benefits could encourage even more irresponsible or opportunistic behavior—just like what’s shown in the video.

In a country where work, faith, and honesty were once pillars of national pride, scenes like this serve as an uncomfortable reminder of what happens when the culture of hard work is replaced by the culture of shortcuts.