[hellinahandcart]

Some are too proud, Bannister said, and resent answering questions they feel are too invasive. A food stamp application asks potential recipients everything from proof of income to the names of the people living with them.

Imagine that. The state actually has the nerve to want to ascertain that an applicant qualifies financially, and also to try to ensure that they're not issuing funds to a household of double or triple-dippers.

Of course this is all wrong. It's only taxpayer money, after all, so the state should behave like a big, fat fairy godmother and not bother with those mean, hateful applications. Just wave that wand whenever anyone asks...

[governsleastgovernsbest]

the state should behave like a big, fat fairy godmother

Got anyone particular in mind?

[goldstategop]

Let's give them what they want. We don't make corporations jump through the hoops for sucking on the taxpayers teat. Besides, its chump change where individuals are concerned and let's not make a big deal out of it. The rich and poor alike collect welfare payments in this country. Its a rip off both ways on the taxpayers but that's life.