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Matty
09-25-2015, 11:38 AM
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/09/25/maine-mayor-pushing-bill-to-post-welfare-recipients-addresses-online/?intcmp=hpbt4



Seems they publish information on pensioners so is turnabout fair play?




what do you think?




Robert Macdonald, mayor of Lewiston, Maine, pitched the plan in his regular column for the Twin City Times (http://www.twincitytimes.com/events/enough-is-enough-mainers-have-a-right-to-know-how-their-money-is-spent). He noted that a website already lists information on state pensioners, and complained that “liberal, progressive legislators” think similar information on welfare recipients should be private.

nathanbforrest45
09-25-2015, 11:43 AM
To what end?

Matty
09-25-2015, 11:45 AM
To what end?


It's payback from what I gather. But I don't think either publishing is correct.

Tahuyaman
09-25-2015, 11:54 AM
Anyone here from Maine? I wonder what they think about this?

Mac-7
09-25-2015, 12:00 PM
To what end?

It could help uncover fraud.

gamewell45
09-25-2015, 12:01 PM
It's payback from what I gather. But I don't think either publishing is correct.

If it's strictly "payback" as you suggest, then I think it would make a good test case in the courts if it discloses more then their names.

texan
09-25-2015, 12:22 PM
I understand his frustration, but I am not for that because you will embarrass the legit recipients. If our government would manage the program we wouldn't be so frustrated.

Common
09-25-2015, 12:44 PM
Im ok with this "IF" he publishes His name and address and all maine politicians

Lineman
09-25-2015, 02:36 PM
He should publish his personal financial statements, assets and liabilities, credit reports, campaign donor lists, etc.

Peter1469
09-25-2015, 02:48 PM
They should not publish that info, especially addresses.

The Xl
09-25-2015, 02:51 PM
Im ok with this "IF" he publishes His name and address and all maine politicians
This. Politicians talking about handouts....

AeonPax
09-25-2015, 02:53 PM
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The right created monsters like this...and Trump.

Tahuyaman
09-25-2015, 03:03 PM
I understand his frustration, but I am not for that because you will embarrass the legit recipients. If our government would manage the program we wouldn't be so frustrated.

If policemen firemen and other taxpayer supported salaries are a matter of public record, why can't the identity of those who are on welfare be public knowledge?

Peter1469
09-25-2015, 03:43 PM
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The right created monsters like this...and Trump.

Thanks for the opinion. :wink: