In the latest sign that the apocalypse is upon us the United States government is now providing free cell phones to people on welfare. I AM NOT KIDDING! Apparently a monthly check, free medical insurance, free or subsidized housing and food stamps is not enough. No, now the American taxpayer is being forced to pay for free cell phones and free monthly minutes for qualifying welfare recipients. Since no rational person would believe this, here is some information from the site:
Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To help bring you this important benefit, SafeLink Wireless is proud to offer Lifeline Service. Through our Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything – there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.
Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon.
Your exact benefits, including the number of free Minutes you will receive, depend on the state you live in. Please enter your ZIP code to get the details for your state.
My favorite part is the free roll-over minutes. My carrier doesn’t offer that benefit and my wife and I pay more than $200 per month!
No one is going to argue that those on welfare are living in the lap of luxury, and certainly some people genuinely need assistance for a period of time to stabilize their lives, but this takes all Common Sense and tosses it out the window. The U.S. is more than 11 Trillion Dollars in debt and has decided that giving out free cell phones is a good use of the money it doesn’t have. Well, at least everyone will be able to communicate as the Country spins down the drain.
Have Some Sense 