Get Those People to Sign Up for Food Stamps Whether They Want Them Or Not
Teri O'Brien on Oct 20 2006 at 4:11 pm | Filed under: Feature Article, Liberalism Watch
That’s an order, from the state of Ohio:
“Two northeast Ohio counties are being ordered by the state to try to boost the number of Amish receiving food stamps.
Geauga and Holmes counties plan to start advertising campaigns to encourage Amish to enroll in the subsidy program. Holmes may use a billboard to get the message out.
State officials saidt’s important that the Amish know the benefit is available.
But county officials question whether the effort is a waste of time and money. Amish oppose accepting government assistance.
The head of the Geauga Department of Job and Family Services says no matter how much they do, the Amish won’t sign up.”
Damn self-reliant Amish! What is their problem? Speaking of problems, is it any wonder that the Republican party in Ohio is in trouble? Aren’t they in charge of the state government? At least for the time being …
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Ohio, Amish, food stamps, Geauga Department of Job and Family Services
