Why should the government be looking for “cheaper options”? Why should the government be involved with this as all? There is no question that there are “cheaper options”. Obama is not paying for this program; the taxpayers are paying for it. I personally am sick of it. I am perfectly willing to use my money and time to help someone in need, but it is not the role of the government to be providing “poor” people with cell phones.
I clicked on your name and read your other posts. We are approaching a critical election and you are spending your time here cutting down Romney? I think a lot of what you write is disingenuous. It is actually downright scary that you are here trying to undercut our side. Go back to the DemocraticUnderground.com where you belong.
We dissagree. I see a scriptural mandate to individuals churches and yes government to each help the poor. I have no problem with the government spending $120 a year for poor people to have a basic necessity like a phone. It's an itty bitty benefit in the great scheme of things. And if it helps 1 in 100 get a job, get off welfare and pay taxes, it pays for itself.
"We are approaching a critical election and you are spending your time here cutting down Romney?'
I like to think I cut down both candidates equally. You're on a conservative web site promoting a GOP labeled liberal. If anyone goes to DU, I believe it should be you.