Couple of thoughts this morning...(and I haven't had my coffee YET!) First, how is it that anyone NOT a LEGAL citizen here in this country should be eligible for government assitance (Welfare, food stamps)??? Worst yet, maybe I could understand if they were here legally, but ILLEGALS? I will draw the line on those particular benefits, since WIC is for the children, and it's not their fault their parents are criminals.
Second: How about we curtail ALL benefits to ILLEGALS, and limit any "handouts" to ANYONE, unless they submit to drug screening? Most of we "tax payers" must comply when we're attempting to get a new job, when we join the military, etc... so I think it should be required the other way around. If you are not actively seeking employment, and staying drug-free... NO BENEFITS!
I just saw a video with Michelle Obama working in a soup line, feeding the homeless in D.C., which was a wonderful gesture, and I commend her for helping others. (To an extent) but here is this man in line, taking her photo with a BLACKBERRY!!!
OK, so that makes sense. Let's think about this....
Someone who is homeless & needs FREE food has a BLACKBERRY...Hmmm.
OK, so how is it he can afford that, and if he is indeed homeless, where are they sending the bill?
There needs to be a NEW system to detect FRAUD in our assistance programs. Maybe like the WIC program, electronic CARDS with all INFO on the person popping up when they slide it. Then if the wrong person has the card, it could be denied. We need more stringent rules perhaps, for ever attaining a "Benefit Card", which could include PROVING your LEGAL status, including those who have LEGAL work permits if necessary. The savings would be astronomical.
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