More poor-shaming, this time by Lewiston Mayor Macdonald

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He wants to publish the names and personal information of welfare recipients, as is done now with sex offenders. Here he is in his own words:

http://www.twincitytimes.com/events/enough-is-enough-mainers-have-a-right-to-know-how-their-money-is-spent

In Maine there is a website that lists the pension amounts received by everyone who is issued a monthly check by the State of Maine. No privacy here because this is being paid out by the State; accordingly, taxpayers have a right to know.

Yet other recipients of state revenues are shielded. Yes, I am referring to those known as welfare recipients. Why are they treated differently than pensioners? (A rhetorical question).

The answer: our liberal, progressive legislators and their social-service allies have made them a victimized, protected class. It’s none of your business how much of your money they get and spend. Who are you to question it? Just shut up and pay!

Well, the days of being quiet are gone. We will be submitting a bill to the next legislative session asking that a website be created containing the names, addresses, length of time on assistance and the benefits being collected by every individual on the dole. After all, the public has a right to know how its money is being spent.

If you're poor, your very existence is offensive to political louts such as Macdonald and LePage.