Welfare recipient ID required by more states

http://www.examiner.com/article/welfare-recipient-id-required-by-more-states ^ | May 14, 2014 | Martha

[usalady]

In an effort to stop fraud in the use of welfare benefits more states are insisting that federal benefits, including food- stamp cards, include a photo identification.

[usalady]

Proposals adding photos on welfare cards are being considered in a growing number of states while Maine, Georgia, Massachusetts and New York have already begun the practice

[umgud]

Where is the outrage?

[Chode]

no more excuses for not having picture id to vote then, is there...

[silverleaf]

I thought folks couldn’t get ID to vote because it was too hard on the po’ ...they can vote with nothing but starve without an ID?

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

I heard about Maine today, and in the cacophony of shrieks against the idea was precisely the reason for having a photo: because welfare recipients want their family, friends and others to be able to use their cards.

Despite its being illegal.

For some reason I don’t think this will be a very persuasive argument, like thieves complaining about laws against theft.

[SkyPilot]

Be Racis.

[RetiredTexasVet]

Saw at the admissions desk at the doctors office .... photo ID required in addition to your insurance card.

[Organic Panic]