POLL: Should The State be giving Cellphones to those on public assistance programs?

This is just one of those times I have to admit stupidity, on my part of course, what the hell is this about? It is happening, do your own search. TOO Many examples to choose from. Cellphones given to welfare recipients on the taxpayers dime per minute.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Want government assistance? Just say no to drugs. Lawmakers in at least eight states want recipients of food stamps, unemployment benefits or welfare to submit to random drug testing.

Want government assistance? Just say no to drugs.

Surprisingly the numer of people on welfare decreased in many states last year despite the economic crisis.